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Author: Zhang Kai
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book selects twelve representative figures from the history of the Qing Dynasty's imperial palace. They either had a significant impact on historical, or their legends made them unforgettable to later generations. In reality, these representatives of the imperial harem were mostly "with a weak voice." Except for Empress Xiaozhuang and Empress Dowager Cixi, who once reached the pinnacle of power, the others were seen by later generations as mere footnotes to emperors and statesmen. Their deeds were so vague and fragmented. Yet, they were indeed prominent women of their time. The twelve women in this book had an impact on the Qing Dynasty that was no less than that of the "Twelve Emperors of the Qing Dynasty." Without them, the history of the Qing Dynasty would be incomplete. This book is not about dredging through historical records, but rather collecting important deeds and slightly organizing and commenting on them. Through this book, readers can gain an accurate and quick understanding of the Qing Dynasty's imperial consorts, especially understanding the difficulties and limitations they faced in their own time, and see more of their "positive" sides.