After the death of her husband, Cixi’s 5-year-old son became the emperor--but she was the one wielding the power, which she used to usher in more egalitarian rule.
Join us for a discussion of Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China by Jung Chang. Sign up and get a copy of the book at the Readers Services Desk.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Discussion |