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Proquest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times With Index Pg. 15

The Empress Dowager of China, Cixi, ruled China for 47 years through a series of puppet emperors. She came to power in 1861 after the death of her husband and has consolidated power by eliminating political enemies. Cixi is criticized for halting reforms and modernization in China that could have strengthened the nation, but she believed such changes threatened her grip on power.

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The Empress Dowager of China, Cixi, ruled China for 47 years through a series of puppet emperors. She came to power in 1861 after the death of her husband and has consolidated power by eliminating political enemies. Cixi is criticized for halting reforms and modernization in China that could have strengthened the nation, but she believed such changes threatened her grip on power.

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CHINA'S EMPRESS DOWAGER: Sketch of the Life and Character of a ...

New York Times (1857-1922); Jun 24, 1900;


ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times with Index
pg. 15

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