Women in imperial power

Author: Ge Zhongyu
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The long history of China, spanning thousands of years, has provided countless historical legends and classic stories. Without a doubt, in these legendary tales, emperors and generals often become the protagonists, with their stories being rewritten and passed down through the ages. In feudal China, imperial power was an absolute and supreme existence. Except for Wu Zetian, few women dared to touch it, as men dominated Chinese history, with women mostly serving as accessories and ornaments. However, around the emperors, there were always some women who refused to be silent, forming a special group that, throughout the endless history of China, performed one legendary story after another. The editors of this book have selected sixteen women who were active on the historical political stage. Using detailed materials and plain language, they show people their lesser-known sides and restore them to their true selves. "History is a mirror," and we can feel how these frail bodies survived and succeeded in the turbulent currents of history amidst the fierce struggle for imperial power. If readers can gain a detailed and objective understanding of the figures presented in the book after reading it, then it is indeed the author's purpose in writing this book.