Review of The Last Emperor (1987) by Stewart S — 31 Dec 2007

A triumph, and a fascinating story of the fall of Dynastic China and the rise of Communism.

This review of The Last Emperor (1987) was written by Stewart S on 31 Dec 2007.

The Last Emperor has generally received very positive reviews.

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