Tzu Hsi

Yet although the emperor recognized her intelligence and she did have the credit of mothering his first son, the woman who would one day be known as Tzu Hsi did not have his affection.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Yet although the emperor recognized her intelligence and she did have the credit of mothering his first son, the woman who would one day be known as Tzu Hsi did not have his affection.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Yet although the emperor recognized her intelligence and she did have the credit of mothering his first son, the woman who would one day be known as Tzu Hsi did not have his affection.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Yet although the emperor recognized her intelligence and she did have the credit of mothering his first son, the woman who would one day be known as Tzu Hsi did not have his affection.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Min's other works have included Empress Orchid and The Last Empress, two historical fiction novels about the fabled Chinese Empress Tzu Hsi, also known as Empress Orchid whose life, like Min's is pretty extraordinary.

Archive 2010-07-01 2010

Min's other works have included Empress Orchid and The Last Empress, two historical fiction novels about the fabled Chinese Empress Tzu Hsi, also known as Empress Orchid whose life, like Min's is pretty extraordinary.

What We're Reading 2010

The Manchu dynasty never recovered from the Western invasion, and Tzu Hsi—who died in 1908—would be the last Empress of China.

Devil Dog David Talbot 2010

Named Tzu Hsi known as Cixi, she rose from being a concubine of the fifth rank to the most powerful person in China.

The Last Empress Hannah Pakula 2009

Under the terms of the treaty, Tzu Hsi returned to the Forbidden City.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Tzu Hsi, however, was not born of royalty and so could not claim any association with the Buddha.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002