The author's wide travel in the Orient and her study of all available resources have combined to produce the three fascinating stories told here--the lives of three oriental geniuses: Shah Jahan, artist-emperor of India; Chien Lung, Manchu emperor of China; and Hideyoshi, a delightful parvenu and unselfish patriot of Japan. The author demonstrates great sensitivity to the distinguishing national characteristics and inner spirit of the countries themselves. Originally published in 1930. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC ...
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The author's wide travel in the Orient and her study of all available resources have combined to produce the three fascinating stories told here--the lives of three oriental geniuses: Shah Jahan, artist-emperor of India; Chien Lung, Manchu emperor of China; and Hideyoshi, a delightful parvenu and unselfish patriot of Japan. The author demonstrates great sensitivity to the distinguishing national characteristics and inner spirit of the countries themselves. Originally published in 1930. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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Fine copy. 8vo, 275 pp., Tipped-in vignettes on the first page of each of the three biographies., A study of (1) Shah Jahan, Emperor of India, 1592 (ca. )-1666-The Great Lover, (2) Ch'ien Lung, emperor of China, d. 1798? -The Magnificent Emperor & (3) Toyotomi Hideyoshi, 1536? -1598-The Delightful Parvenu.
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