Summary of Jung Chang's Empress Dowager Cixi

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The Empress Dowager Cixi, who ruled China from 1851 to 1908, came from one of the oldest and most prestigious Manchu families. The Manchus invaded China in 1644 and installed a new dynasty called the Great Qing. The Han and Manchus lived together peacefully, but the Manchus regarded themselves as Chinese. #2 The ruling family, the Aisin-Gioros, produced a succession of able and hard-working emperors, who were