Empress Dowager Cixi: Ruler and Reformer

In a world dominated by men, one woman rose from the shadows of the Forbidden City to become the most powerful figure in the Qing Dynasty. Empress Dowager Cixi—a name synonymous with intrigue, ambition, and unparalleled political acumen—steered China through one of its most turbulent eras.Yehenara Lixue delves deep into the life of Cixi, the woman who transformed herself from a low-ranking concubi...