Daughter of heaven : the true story of the only woman to become Emperor of China
Cawthorne, Nigel, 1951-2007
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The author reveals the dark and dramatic story of the only woman ever to rule China, Wu Chao - concubine, manipulator, politician, murderer, Emperor. From her instruction in the art of love by palace officials, to her eventual sticky end, this biography opens a window into the colourful world of Tang Dynasty China.
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Oxford : Oneworld, 2007.
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271 p. : map ; 24 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-260) and index.
ISBN:
9781851685301 (hbk)1851685308 (hbk)
Dewey class:
951'.017'092
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English
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BRN:
177595
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