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Empress Dowager Cixi X. L. Woo
Publisher: Algora Publishing

I guess this is the idea of empowering women for feminists. From an empress to a florist: Five unsung. Feb 18, 2014 - Imagine my surprise when I added Empress Dowager Cixi to my eReader. Nov 7, 2013 - In this ground-breaking biography, Jung Chang vividly describes how Empress Dowager Cixi fought against monumental obstacles to change China. When i saw this i thought to post this here for a few good laughs. Nov 26, 2012 - Empress Dowager Cixi (慈禧太后) was a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor and rose to prominence by giving birth to his only surviving son (the future Tongzhi Emperor). Oct 25, 2013 - There are some great events accompanying the just opened Masterpieces of Chinese Painting 700 – 1900 show at the V&A. Feb 2, 2014 - “Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China” by Jung Chang (Alfred A. Mar 1, 2008 - The Empress Dowager Cixi and attendants on the imperial barge on Zhong Hai, Beijing 1903-1905 (Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. 2 days ago - The inimitable Jung Chang shared with us the story of Empress Dowager Cixi the subject of her latest book and the most important woman in Chinese history. Nov 19, 2013 - My impression of Empress Dowager Cixi is only limited those shown in various dramas. More often than not, she was portray as a villain responsible for the downfall of Qing Dynasty. Feb 25, 2012 - The only surviving son of Emperor Xianfeng and Empress Dowager Cixi, Tongzhi was only 6 years old when he was appointed as the heir to the throne. The funds used to build this useless vessel were supposed to be used to modernize the royal navy, but Cixi felt this little beauty was moreuseful? Dec 3, 2010 - The story of the Grand Empress Dowager Cixi is one of the most remarkable in Chinese history. Aug 12, 2013 - Empress Dowager Cixi was a powerful and charismatic woman who unofficially but effectively controlled the Manchu Qing Dynasty in China for 47 years, from 1861 to her death in 1908. Oct 27, 2012 - The infamous marble boat built by the equally infamous Cixi.