“In this eyewitness story, we meet Tzu-hsi in the twilight of her reign. Advanced in age, the Empress on the Dragon Throne is no longer the young beauty whose skill at seduction and aptitude for court intrigue saw her rise from a lowly Imperial concubine to the second most powerful place under the Hsien-feng Emperor.” CultureHistoryChinaChineseAsiaEmpressDowagerForbidden City Book:Two Years in the Forbidden City Source: Two Years in the Forbidden City
“This book is important due to the historical insights of Der Ling rather than her literary skill. Her life and works underscore a shrewd ability to adapt and make the most out of her various experiences.” WorkHistoryChineseRoyal FamilyForbidden CityEyewitness Story Book:Two Years in the Forbidden City Source: Two Years in the Forbidden City