The Great Empress Dowager Of China (1911)

By Philip Walsingham Sergeant

Book Overview

""The Great Empress Dowager of China"" is a historical biography written by Philip Walsingham Sergeant in 1911. The book chronicles the life of Empress Dowager Cixi, who ruled China for nearly 50 years during the late Qing Dynasty. It explores her rise to power, her political and cultural influence, and her legacy in Chinese history. Sergeant draws on a variety of sources, including official records, personal accounts, and his own observations during his time in China. The book provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of the most powerful women in Chinese history, and sheds light on the complex political and social dynamics of the late Qing Dynasty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164193341
• ISBN13: 9781164193340
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"