The Taiping Uprising of the 19th Century, the Manchu Conquest of the 17th Century, and the Decline of the Manchu Eight Banners Military Establishment And, yes, this does tie in with the life of the Dowager Empress Cixi. Trust me!

Another Chinese history column! Check it out. Learn stuff, Repeat at cocktail parties. Amaze your friends. Then thank me.

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The Life of the Dowager Empress Cixi and the Xinyou Coup, beginning the 1860-1898 period of her life. The former harem girl becomes a co-ruler of China at age 25

Best column you will see on this subject this week guaranteed! Check it out. Learn a little or a little more Chinese history.

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The life of Cixi, the Dowager Empress of the Boxer Rebellion, Part One Welcome to Mostly Asian History.

A new column on the Dowager Empress Cixi and the Imperial Harem of the late Qing Dynasty!! And it's 97% free of commentary about the Trump 2.0 Regime!!!! Check it out!

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