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A spellbinding historical novel by the author of The Girl Who Played Go chronicles the life and times of China's only female emperor, Empress Wu, who rose from a humble clan and position of concubine to brave the intrigues, treason, betrayal, and violence of the court to become the first Empress of China during the great Tang dynasty in seventh-century China. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.
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"Brilliant . . . illuminates the life and times of one of the ancient world's most powerful, capable, and overlooked women."--Booklist
"A compelling read and surprisingly easy to follow, given its exotic complexity."--Kirkus Reviews
"Luxurious and intelligent . . . part pageant, part politics as ballet; a lavish portrayal of life in early civilized China."--Alan Cheuse, NPR.org
Luxurious and intelligent . . . part pageant, part politics as ballet; a lavish portrayal of life in early civilized China. --Alan Cheuse, NPR.org"
A compelling read and surprisingly easy to follow, given its exotic complexity. --Kirkus Reviews"
Brilliant . . . illuminates the life and times of one of the ancient world s most powerful, capable, and overlooked women. --Booklist"
-Luxurious and intelligent . . . part pageant, part politics as ballet; a lavish portrayal of life in early civilized China.---Alan Cheuse, NPR.org
-A compelling read and surprisingly easy to follow, given its exotic complexity.---Kirkus Reviews
-Brilliant . . . illuminates the life and times of one of the ancient world's most powerful, capable, and overlooked women.---Booklist
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"A compelling read and surprisingly easy to follow, given its exotic complexity."--Kirkus Reviews
"Luxurious and intelligent . . . part pageant, part politics as ballet; a lavish portrayal of life in early civilized China."--Alan Cheuse, NPR.org
Luxurious and intelligent . . . part pageant, part politics as ballet; a lavish portrayal of life in early civilized China. --Alan Cheuse, NPR.org"
A compelling read and surprisingly easy to follow, given its exotic complexity. --Kirkus Reviews"
Brilliant . . . illuminates the life and times of one of the ancient world s most powerful, capable, and overlooked women. --Booklist"
-Luxurious and intelligent . . . part pageant, part politics as ballet; a lavish portrayal of life in early civilized China.---Alan Cheuse, NPR.org
-A compelling read and surprisingly easy to follow, given its exotic complexity.---Kirkus Reviews
-Brilliant . . . illuminates the life and times of one of the ancient world's most powerful, capable, and overlooked women.---Booklist
One of China's most controversial figures, Empress Wu was its first and only female emperor, emerging in the seventh century during the great Tang Dynasty to usher in a golden age. Throughout history, her name has been defamed and her story distorted. But now, after thirteen centuries, Empress Wu flings open the gates of the Forbidden City and tells her own astonishing tale--revealing a fascinating, complex figure who in many ways remains modern to this day.
Writing with epic assurance, poetry, and vivid historic detail, Shan Sa plumbs the psychological and philosophical depths of what it means to be a striving mortal in a tumultuous, power-hungry world. Empress is a great literary feat and a revelation for the ages.
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- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0061147877
- ISBN 13 9780061147876
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages336
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Synopsis: Such is the voice of Shan Sa's unforgettable heroine in her latest literary masterpiece, Empress. Empress Wu, one of China's most controversial figures, was its first and only female emperor, who emerged in the seventh century during the great Tang Dynasty and ushered in a golden age. Throughout history, her name has been defamed and her story distorted by those taking vengeance on a woman who dared to become emperor. But now, for the first time in thirteen centuries, Empress Wu (or Heavenlight, as we come to know her) flings open the gates of the Forbidden City and tells her own astonishing talerevealing a fascinating, complex figure who in many ways remains modern to this day. Writing with epic assurance, poetry, and vivid historic detail, Shan Sa plumbs the psychological and philosophical depths of what it means to be a striving mortal in a tumultuous, power-hungry world. Empress is a great literary feat and a revelation for the ages. From the Back Cover: One of China's most controversial figures, Empress Wu was its first and only female emperor, emerging in the seventh century during the great Tang Dynasty to usher in a golden age. Throughout history, her name has been defamed and her story distorted. But now, after thirteen centuries, Empress Wu flings open the gates of the Forbidden City and tells her own astonishing talerevealing a fascinating, complex figure who in many ways remains modern to this day. Writing with epic assurance, poetry, and vivid historic detail, Shan Sa plumbs the psychological and philosophical depths of what it means to be a striving mortal in a tumultuous, power-hungry world. Empress is a great literary feat and a revelation for the ages. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. Seller Inventory # ABE-1634516853840
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