The Empress and the Dragon Throne - by Ellen Soulliere (Hardcover)

Name: The Empress and the Dragon Throne - by Ellen Soulliere (Hardcover)
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How empresses and consorts were indispensable to the Ming dynasty and its politics and governance.
About the Author: Ellen Soulliere is an honorary research associate at Massey University in New Zealand.
304 Pages
History, Asia

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Book Synopsis

How empresses and consorts were indispensable to the Ming dynasty and its politics and governance.

The Ming dynasty is often remembered for its rigid hierarchies and patriarchal order, yet the women of the imperial court played vital roles in shaping the empire's political and social landscape. The Empress and the Dragon Throne challenges the prevailing narrative that renders these women invisible, uncovering their agency in court politics and family networks.

Ellen Soulliere draws on rich material evidence and reads historical texts "against the grain" to reveal how imperial women navigated the multigenerational Ming court from the dynasty's founding in 1368 to the end of the Tianshun reign in 1465. Through intricate family alliances and strategic influence, they contributed to the very structures that defined Ming rule.

Lavishly illustrated and deeply researched, this book offers a fresh perspective on the often-overlooked power of women at the heart of one of China's most formidable dynasties.

About the Author

Ellen Soulliere is an honorary research associate at Massey University in New Zealand.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 304

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Asia

Publisher: Hong Kong University Press

Theme: China

Format: Hardcover

Author: Ellen Soulliere

Language: English

Street Date: December 10, 2025

TCIN: 1006060918

UPC: 9789888900787

Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-1389

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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