Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China Episode 4 of 5
Jung Chang's biography of this remarkable 19th century stateswoman continues. A young ambitious reformist looks to topple Cixi from power and a dramatic battle of wits ensues.
Read by Pik-Sen Lim Abridged by Sara Davies Produced by Gemma Jenkins.
First broadcast: 26 Sep 2013 (b03bfsym) http://vk.com/wall-84750475_70