China under the Empress Dowager
China under the Empress Dowager, by J. O. P. Bland and Edmund Backhouse, was published in 1910, two years after the death of Tzŭ Hsi (Cixi), who dominated the Qing court for nearly half a century. The authors follow her from her youth and the flight to Jehol through her regencies, the reform movement and coup of 1898, the Boxer rising, the court's exile and return, and her last days. Much of the book rests on Chinese state papers and on the diary of a court official, Ching Shan, which later scholars concluded was forged by Backhouse. It remains a vivid and influential portrait of the late imperial court. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about China under the Empress Dowager
China under the Empress Dowager by J. O. P. Bland can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is China under the Empress Dowager in the public domain?
Yes. China under the Empress Dowager by J. O. P. Bland is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read China under the Empress Dowager?
About 12 h 07 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is China under the Empress Dowager?
China under the Empress Dowager by J. O. P. Bland is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
