With a unique perspective, this book shows readers the image of Empress Dowager Cixi, the last powerful ruler in the history of Chinese imperialism, and the crumbling Qing Dynasty. The writing of this book is simple and fascinating, and it reveals little-known inside stories. It is said to be a masterpiece. As soon as it was published, it caused a sensation in the West. For more than a hundred years, it has become a classic that has attracted much attention from Chinese and foreign historians.
