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436 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307271600
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1852, at age sixteen, Cixi was chosen as one of Emperor Xianfeng’s numerous concubines. When he died in 1861, their five-year-old son succeeded to the throne. Cixi at once launched a coup against her son’s regents and placed herself as the true...
Community Reviews Summary of 702 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
inspiring 24%
challenging 19%
sad 10%
tense 10%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Average rating
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Minor
Torture, War, Xenophobia
436 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307271600
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1852, at age sixteen, Cixi was chosen as one of Emperor Xianfeng’s numerous concubines. When he died in 1861, their five-year-old son succeeded to the throne. Cixi at once launched a coup against her son’s regents and placed herself as the true...
Community Reviews Summary of 702 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
inspiring 24%
challenging 19%
sad 10%
tense 10%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Torture, War, Xenophobia