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The last emperor
By Edward Behr. 1987
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Movie and television tie-insBiography, Politics and government biography, Royalty biography, Asian history
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Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China, ascended the throne in 1908 at the age of 3. From a charmed…
existence in the Forbidden City, he was swept into the political intrigues of Asia and became the despised figurehead of Japan's Manchurian regime. 1987.Seven years in Tibet
By Heinrich Harrer, Richard Graves. 1953
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Movie and television tie-insAdventurers and explorers, Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
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The author escaped from internment in India in 1943, and found shelter and work in the sacred city of Lhasa,…
to which few Europeans have penetrated. He stayed there for seven years, learned the language and acquired a greater understanding of Tibet and the Tibetans. He became friend and tutor to the young Dalai Lama and finally accompanied him into India when he was put to flight by the Red Chinese invasion. 1953. Uniform title: Sieben Jahre in Tibet.The City of Joy
By Dominique Lapierre. 1985
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Movie and television tie-insBiography, General non-fiction, Politics and government, Asian travel and geography
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Focuses on the lives of a Bengali rickshaw man, a young Polish priest, a Jewish-American surgeon, an Assamese nurse, and…
Calcutta's own Godfather. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1985. Uniform title: Cité de la joie.The heart of the dragon
By Alasdair Clayre. 1984
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Movie and television tie-insAsian history, Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
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Comprehensive portrait of China explores the history, customs, philosophies and sensibilities of a vast, complex country. The award-winning PBS series was based on this work. Bestseller. 1984.