The Concubine Emperor: How Wu Zetian Rose from the Emperor's Harem to Rule China
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She rose through the imperial palace in a world where women were expected to influence power from the shadows. Wu Zetian had other plans. She outmaneuvered rivals, survived deadly court struggles, and eventually did what no woman before her had done in China: she claimed the title of emperor and founded her own dynasty.
Her reign brought political intrigue, ruthless purges, shifting loyalties, and decisions that shaped the empire long after her death. Yet when she was buried beside her hu...



