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The Rise and Fall of Chinese Princess Who Spied for Japan: Yoshiko Kawashima
Royals and Aristocrats Before and During WWII
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10m
Born a Qing dynasty princess, Yoshiko Kawashima was adopted by a Japanese spy and transformed into the infamous “Mata Hari of the Far East.” She seduced Chinese officials, manipulated the last emperor, and helped Japan conquer Manchuria. From glamour and power to betrayal and execution, witness the extraordinary life and downfall of one of history’s most captivating spies.
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