Tyrant or victim : reflections of Queen Min and Empress Dowager Cixi in modern theatre. by Nurkhalisah Kassim.

“…Both highly controversial figures in their nation’s history, Empress Myeongseong, otherwise known as Queen Min, and Empress Dowager Cixi have been deemed the villains and the cause of their nation’s downfall after their reign. …”
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有情与无情 ：论《芈月传》中宣太后的两难抉择 = An entanglement of love and politics : the choice dilemma of Queen Dowager Xuan in the legend of Mi Yue by 刘凯丽 Lau, Kai Li

“…Even though her political leadership is comparable to Empress Wu and Empress Dowager Cixi, this fascinating figure remained long forgotten by the history. …”
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