Death of the Queen: The 39 Most Unfortunate Queens in History

Author: Bei Yang
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is divided into three parts, covering dynasties from the Yellow Emperor to the Three Kingdoms, but primarily focusing on the Han Dynasty. Gusu Xiangxie (The Shoes of Suzhou) depicts thirteen empresses, including Empresses Hua Huang and Daji; Wenrouxiang (The Gentle Palace) portrays nine empresses, such as Empress Xu Pingjun and Empress Zhao Feiyang; Changfa Pifan (Long Hair and Veil) features seventeen empresses, including Empress Guo Shengtong. Bei Yang delves into the historical and institutional roots of the tragic fates of these empresses.