Women of Power: The Qing Coup

This chapter explores the ambitious political maneuvers of Cixi and Se'an, two young women in the Qing dynasty, as they conspire to overthrow the regents and reshape the imperial court. Through cunning strategies and manipulation of court dynamics, they establish themselves as formidable leaders, leaving a polarizing legacy in the annals of Chinese history.

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