Historical Fiction
The Jade Emperor's Porcelain
A Tale of Loyalty, Madness, and the Fate of the Qing Dynasty
In the sweltering summer of 1700, the great Wall of China stood as a testament to the enduring power of the Qing dynasty. For three generations, the Manchu people had ruled with an iron fist, their grip on the Middle Kingdom as unyielding as the stones that comprised the Wall's ancient ramparts.In the bustling streets of Beijing, artisans toiled day and night to fashion the finest ceramics, their creations destined for the imperial courts of Europe. It was an era of great turbulence, as the death of the great Kangxi Emperor had sent shockwaves throughout the empire.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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602 Words