by Jung Chang · TAURUS · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788430609529
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Discover the fascinating story of Cixí, the concubine who transformed China into a modern power. Jung Chang, author of 'Wild Swans', presents a monumental biography that reveals Cixí's astute political maneuvering and her vision for the future. From her entry into the Forbidden City to her rise to power, Cixí challenged conventions and modernized a medieval empire. Through unpublished sources, Chang transports us to the splendor of the Summer Palace and the intriguing harem of Beijing, unveiling a world of tradition and modernity that will captivate you.
Jung Chang is a Chinese-born British author. She is best known for her family autobiography Wild Swans, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide but is banned in the People's Republic of China. Her 832-page biography of Mao Zedong, Mao: The Unknown Story, written with her husband, the Irish historian Jon Halliday, was published in June 2005. Reception of the work by academics has been largely negative, though the work has received acclaim in the popular press.
