Confucius died age 72 when the ideal lifespan was 70 years and those who died in their fifties are said to have died early. {p…
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Tag: Chinese History (Books)
Not a full biography – Return to Dragon Mountain: Memories of a Late Ming Man
According to the review by the Washington Post, “historian Zhang Dai’s long life, which began in 1597 and ended around 1680, spanned the Ming Dynasty’s…
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A memoir – The World of a Tiny Insect: A Memoir of the Taiping Rebellion and Its Aftermath
The World of a Tiny Insect is a wonderful memoir of a childhood spent in the violence of the Taiping Rebellion. The author was 7…
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Excellent books — The famous Soong Sisters
One loved money, one loved her country and one loved power. These are the three famous Soong Sisters. There are 2 excellent books on them.…
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A memoir of trauma
The People’s Republic of China celebrated its 70th anniversary on 1 Oct 2019. Founded on 1 Oct 1949 after Mao defeated Chiang Kai Shek, China…
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