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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 220 pp., with many illustrations. Gold cloth. English-translated autobiography of Princess Yi Bangja, a Japanese-born royal who married the last crown prince of the Korean Empire. Her memoir provides an intimate, firsthand account of navigating the geopolitical turbulence of the early 20th century, from her politically arranged marriage during the Japanese colonial occupation to her ultimate exile and loss of royal status after World War II. The book serves as a rare, highly personal bridge between Japanese and Korean history, offering valuable insight into the tragic dissolution of Korea's royal family and her own enduring legacy as a dedicated social welfare advocate in South Korea. Minor shelf and handling wear. Previous owner's name penned on ffep; top-edges of a few pages toward the end of the book appear slightly roughly cut by publisher. Moderate fading, soiling, and wear (including chips, creases and tears) to dust jacket (see photos); dust jacket is now enclosed in a (removable) protective mylar cover. …