![]() ![]() The Empress’s rise to power (even during her husband’s life) parallels the story of China’s transition from the ancient to the modern way. But her singular beauty and powers of manipulation quickly moved her into the position of Second Consort.Tzu Hsi was feared and hated by many in the court, but adored by the people. Buck, 1949, First Edition, Vintage 1940s Novel Set in China by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Nobel Prize in. 49.50 FREE shipping Add to Favorites Kinfolk, Pearl S. ![]() According to custom, she moved to the Forbidden City at the age of seventeen to become one of hundreds of concubines. Buck Books Hardcover 1940s 1950s Set Brown Rust Hardback Imperial Woman Kinfolk The Hidden Flower Dragon Seed ad vertisement by ShabbyNChic. Imperial Woman is the fictionalized biography of the last Empress in China, Ci-xi, who began as a concubine of the Xianfeng Emperor and on his death became the de facto head of the Qing Dynasty until her death in 1908.Buck recreates the life of one of the most intriguing rulers during a time of intense turbulence.Tzu Hsi was born into one of the lowly ranks of the Imperial dynasty. You can read this before Imperial Woman PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Imperial Woman written by Pearl S. Brief Summary of Book: Imperial Woman by Pearl S. ![]()
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