CHINESE EUNUCHS. The Structure of Intimate Politics. Translated by Charles A. Pomeroy. Mitamura, Taisuke:
67138 Boston, Tuttle, (2000). Reprint. Wrappers, map, pp. 176. Near fine. ISBN 0-8048-1881-9. "... traces the history of eunuchism from its very early days until November 5, 1924, when the system was finally banned and hundreds of eunuchs, 'crying pitifully in high-pitched, feminine voices,' were expelled from Tzu Chin (Guzheng) Palace, thus ending a system that had endured over 2,000 years and through 25 dynasties" (cover blurb). $18.00AUD Click here to order or message the dealer
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