Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China by Chang, Jung is a gripping portrait of one of the most powerful and controversial figures in Chinese history. This compelling biography explores Cixi’s rise from imperial concubine to the woman who shaped the Qing court, revealing the ambition, politics, and survival instincts behind her extraordinary life.
Blending history with vivid storytelling, the book offers readers a deeper look at court intrigue, reform, and the transformation of China in a turbulent era. It is an engaging read for anyone interested in biographies, Asian history, and the hidden forces that influence nations.
