Empress Dowager Cixi of China Part 1: Coup There It Is | 4

Empress Dowager Cixi, a former concubine who rose to become one of China’s most powerful empresses, reveals her extraordinary journey to power. She shares the tumultuous events of 19th-century Beijing, where chaos and resolve defined her early life. Cixi's strategic rise within a male-dominated court showcases her ambition and cunning. As she navigates love and sacrifice amidst political intrigue, her story becomes one of resilience and determination, challenging societal norms to reshape the empire's future.