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OverviewIn the aftermath of the Sino-Japanese War and the Nanking Massacre, Dr. Shen Yi is appointed mayor of the capital of Nationalist China. He's joined by his wife, Inyeening Shen, the well-bred and highly talented first lady of Nanking. Here, the first lady recounts her experiences as Mao Ze-dong's army surged toward the city. With her nation beset by corruption and inflation, her reminiscences of Nanking in 1946 through 1948 chronicle her struggles to maintain the mayoral household, to host and forge friendships with diplomats, to interact with Chiang Kai-shek's imperious wife, and, together with her comrades-in-humanness, to organize an impressive relief for Nanking's refugees. Join the first lady of Nanking on her personal journey and learn about: ● The historic backdrop of China when Inyeening Shen arrived in Nanking; Edited by Inyeening Shen's daughter, this moving story is now ready for the world. Whether you are a student, scholar, or lover of history and personal vignettes, you will enjoy My Years in Nanking. It is good material....I spent eight solid hours today on your script without taking time off for lunch. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Inyeening Shen , Jane Shen SchopfPublisher: Animal Media Group LLC Imprint: Animal Media Group LLC Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.375kg ISBN: 9781440122569ISBN 10: 1440122563 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 22 June 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |