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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century China, this narrative explores the turbulent era characterized by foreign invasions and internal strife that led to the fall of the Ch'ing dynasty. Central to the story is Tzu Hsi, known as Empress Orchid, whose resilience and resourcefulness shine through the chaos. The book delves into her life and the challenges she faced, providing a unique perspective on a significant historical figure during a transformative period in Chinese history.
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Last Empress, Anchee Min
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- 2008
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- Title
- Last Empress
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anchee Min
- Publisher
- MARINER BOOKS
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780547053707
- Category
- Fiction, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century China, this narrative explores the turbulent era characterized by foreign invasions and internal strife that led to the fall of the Ch'ing dynasty. Central to the story is Tzu Hsi, known as Empress Orchid, whose resilience and resourcefulness shine through the chaos. The book delves into her life and the challenges she faced, providing a unique perspective on a significant historical figure during a transformative period in Chinese history.