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The Last Empress: The She-dragon of China

The Last Empress: The She-dragon of China

by KeithLaidler (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

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Synopsis

In 1851, a sixteen--year--old girl named Yehonala entered the Imperial Palace of China as a concubine third grade, leaving behind her family, the love of her life, and nearly all contact with the outside world. She emerged as Tsu Hsi, Dowager Empress of China and one of the most powerful autocrats in history. A fascinating tale of love, betrayal, murder, intrigue, and survival, The Last Empress offers remarkable insight into life behind the closed doors of the forbidden city.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 23 Sep 2003
ISBN 10: 0470848812
ISBN 13: 9780470848814

Media Reviews
a fascinating story (Publishing News, 19 July 2002) !he tells a tale of love betrayal, murder and intrigue! (Sunday Telegraph, 12 October 2003)
Author Bio
Keith Laidler is an anthropologist, author and filmmaker. He is the author of seven books and producer of a large number of films, for some of which he did his own camera work. Originally concentrating on nature films, Dr Laidler worked with Sir David Attenborough on The Living Planet. His production company, Wolfshead Productions has made a number of highly acclaimed documentaries for a variety of broadcasters. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from Durham University. Dr Laidler has a strong interest in China, which he visits regularly as founder of The Panda Trust, an organisation formed to protect the panda. He has, over recent years, turned his investigative techniques towards history and religion.