The Last Eunuch of China: The Life of Sun Yaoting – An Inside View of the Imperial Court
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About This Book
This is the extraordinary life story of Sun Yaoting (1902–1996), the last eunuch to serve the Chinese imperial court. Born into poverty, he entered the Forbidden City as a boy and became a close attendant to Puyi, China’s final emperor, and Empress Wanrong.
As a firsthand witness to history, Sun Yaoting lived through the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the expulsion of Puyi from the palace, and the dramatic social changes that followed. His personal recollections offer a rare and intimate window into the imperial harem, court politics, and the private lives of China‘s last royal family.
Why Readers Will Value This Book
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A Firsthand Account: Unlike academic histories, this narrative is told from the perspective of someone who lived inside the palace walls.
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Rare Historical Insight: Discover the hidden details of daily life in the Forbidden City and the final days of imperial China.
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A Disappearing World: Sun Yaoting was part of a 2,000-year-old tradition that ended with him. His story is a unique historical document.
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Translated into 15 Languages: The book’s international recognition confirms its value as a cultural and historical record.



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