Empress Dowager Cixi

Author: Chu Shuangzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Like Cleopatra of ancient times, Empress Dowager Cixi was destined to be the last great ruler of a decaying dynasty. Under extremely unfavorable conditions, she fought for her country, her throne, her people, and the civilized traditions of this family, but she failed. She finally realized that the wind had changed, but it was too late. She made many mistakes in her life and often showed unnecessary cruelty. However, these did not change her important status as a courageous ruler.