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Books to Read If You Like Empress Dowager Cixi

The Last Empress: Madame Chiang Kai-shek and the Birth of Modern China

by Anchee Min

This book provides insights into a prominent female figure in Chinese history, paralleling the life of Empress Dowager Cixi in terms of power dynamics and political influence.

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Empress of the East: How a European Slave Girl Became Queen of the Ottoman Empire

by Leslie P. Peirce

Like Cixi, Kösem Sultan wielded significant power in a male-dominated society, making this book relevant for readers interested in historical female figures.

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Cixi: The Woman Who Launched Modern China

by Jung Chang

This book is a direct examination of Empress Dowager Cixi's life, providing a thorough and engaging analysis of her reign and legacy.

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The Emperor's Handbook: A New Translation of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

by Marcus Aurelius, Translated by Gregory Hays

While not directly related to Chinese history, this book explores themes of leadership and governance, relevant to understanding Cixi's rule.

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The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire

by Jack Weatherford

This book highlights powerful women in history, paralleling Cixi's role as a female leader in a predominantly patriarchal society.

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Mao's Last Dancer

by Li Cunxin

While focusing on an individual’s journey, it provides context about the socio-political atmosphere through which Cixi's legacy is examined.

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The Empress: A Novel

by Laura Martínez-Belli, Yareli Arizmendi, Simon Bruni

This novel directly features Empress Dowager Cixi as a character, allowing readers to further explore her influence and life.

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