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Wu Zetian: The Rise of China’s Only Empress

Wu Zetian: The Rise of China’s Only Empress

Update: 2024-10-22
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In this first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about Wu Zetian’s ascent from a lowly concubine to the only female emperor in Chinese history. Her remarkable ambition and strategic acumen culminated in her establishment of a new dynasty.

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Wu Zetian: The Rise of China’s Only Empress

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