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Jung Chang's biography of one woman's remarkable rise to power in 19th century China continues. Cixi forms an important political alliance and launches a palace coup.

Read by Pik-Sen Lim
Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Gemma Jenkins.

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15 minutes

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Wed 12 Sep 2018 02:45
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Credits

Reader Pik Sen Lim
Producer Gemma Jenkins
Abridger Sara Davies
Author Jung Chang

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Sep 2013 09:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 25 Sep 2013 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 11 Sep 2018 14:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 12 Sep 2018 02:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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