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China: Empress Xiao Zhuang (March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), Grand Empress Dowager and descendant of Genghis Khan's family. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. The Empress Xiaozhuang, born Borjigit Bumbutai and honoured for most of her life by the title 'Grand Empress Dowager', was the concubine and consort of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty. She wielded significant influence over the imperial court during the rule of her son and grandson, and was known for her wisdom and political ability. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-empress-xiao-zhuang-march-28-1613-january-27-1688-grand-empress-dowager-and-descendant-of-genghis-khans-family-hanging-scroll-painting-17th-century-the-empress-xiaozhuang-born-borjigit-bumbutai-and-honoured-for-most-of-her-life-by-the-title-grand-empress-dowager-was-the-concubine-and-consort-of-emperor-huang-taiji-the-mother-of-the-shunzhi-emperor-and-the-grandmother-of-the-kangxi-emperor-during-the-qing-dynasty-she-wielded-significant-influence-over-the-imperial-court-during-the-rule-of-her-son-and-grandson-and-was-known-for-her-wisdom-and-political-ability-image344234016.htmlRM2B01600–China: Empress Xiao Zhuang (March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), Grand Empress Dowager and descendant of Genghis Khan's family. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. The Empress Xiaozhuang, born Borjigit Bumbutai and honoured for most of her life by the title 'Grand Empress Dowager', was the concubine and consort of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty. She wielded significant influence over the imperial court during the rule of her son and grandson, and was known for her wisdom and political ability.
JAPAN FLAGS. Imperial Standard. Grand Empress Dowager. Regent. Crown Prince 1958 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japan-flags-imperial-standard-grand-empress-dowager-regent-crown-prince-115384553.htmlRFGKM64W–JAPAN FLAGS. Imperial Standard. Grand Empress Dowager. Regent. Crown Prince 1958
China: Empress Xiao Zhuang (March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), Grand Empress Dowager and descendant of Genghis Khan's family. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. The Empress Xiaozhuang, born Borjigit Bumbutai and honoured for most of her life by the title 'Grand Empress Dowager', was the concubine and consort of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty. She wielded significant influence over the imperial court during the rule of her son and grandson, and was known for her wisdom and political ability. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-empress-xiao-zhuang-march-28-1613-january-27-1688-grand-empress-dowager-and-descendant-of-genghis-khans-family-hanging-scroll-painting-17th-century-the-empress-xiaozhuang-born-borjigit-bumbutai-and-honoured-for-most-of-her-life-by-the-title-grand-empress-dowager-was-the-concubine-and-consort-of-emperor-huang-taiji-the-mother-of-the-shunzhi-emperor-and-the-grandmother-of-the-kangxi-emperor-during-the-qing-dynasty-she-wielded-significant-influence-over-the-imperial-court-during-the-rule-of-her-son-and-grandson-and-was-known-for-her-wisdom-and-political-ability-image344234012.htmlRM2B015YT–China: Empress Xiao Zhuang (March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), Grand Empress Dowager and descendant of Genghis Khan's family. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. The Empress Xiaozhuang, born Borjigit Bumbutai and honoured for most of her life by the title 'Grand Empress Dowager', was the concubine and consort of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty. She wielded significant influence over the imperial court during the rule of her son and grandson, and was known for her wisdom and political ability.
Left to right: Photograph of the Dowager Empress, Tsar of Russia and the four Grand Duchesses. Marie Feodorovna; Nicholas II; Olga; Tatiana; Marie; Anastasia. Circa 1912 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/left-to-right-photograph-of-the-dowager-empress-tsar-of-russia-and-the-four-grand-duchesses-marie-feodorovna-nicholas-ii-olga-tatiana-marie-anastasia-circa-1912-image235026724.htmlRMRJAAYG–Left to right: Photograph of the Dowager Empress, Tsar of Russia and the four Grand Duchesses. Marie Feodorovna; Nicholas II; Olga; Tatiana; Marie; Anastasia. Circa 1912
Dowager Empress Maria Fyodorovna, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, Queen Alexandra of Great Britain Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dowager-empress-maria-fyodorovna-grand-duke-michael-alexandrovich-queen-alexandra-of-great-britain-image262731235.htmlRMW7CCAB–Dowager Empress Maria Fyodorovna, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, Queen Alexandra of Great Britain
Russian dowager Empress landing in Marseilles Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-russian-dowager-empress-landing-in-marseilles-50303099.htmlRFCWRE37–Russian dowager Empress landing in Marseilles
Dowager Empress Maria Fyodorovna, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, Queen Alexandra of Great Britain and Princess Victoria. Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dowager-empress-maria-fyodorovna-grand-duke-michael-alexandrovich-queen-alexandra-of-great-britain-and-princess-victoria-museum-private-collection-image211738336.htmlRMP8DEBC–Dowager Empress Maria Fyodorovna, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, Queen Alexandra of Great Britain and Princess Victoria. Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION.
On the left side of the table from left to right: Crown Prince Wilhelm, Emperor Wilhelm II, the Queen of England, Duke of Cumberland, Crown Princess Cecilie. On the right of the table from centre to right: Grand Duchess Dowager Louise of Baden, Tsar Nicholas, bride Victoria Louise, groom Ernst August, Empress Augusta Victoria, King of England. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/on-the-left-side-of-the-table-from-left-to-right-crown-prince-wilhelm-emperor-wilhelm-ii-the-queen-of-england-duke-of-cumberland-crown-princess-cecilie-on-the-right-of-the-table-from-centre-to-right-grand-duchess-dowager-louise-of-baden-tsar-nicholas-bride-victoria-louise-groom-ernst-august-empress-augusta-victoria-king-of-england-image360302253.htmlRM2BX555H–On the left side of the table from left to right: Crown Prince Wilhelm, Emperor Wilhelm II, the Queen of England, Duke of Cumberland, Crown Princess Cecilie. On the right of the table from centre to right: Grand Duchess Dowager Louise of Baden, Tsar Nicholas, bride Victoria Louise, groom Ernst August, Empress Augusta Victoria, King of England.
Colorized photo of Russian Tsar Nicholas II (1868 - 1918) riding alongside a horse-drawn carriage transporting his wife, German-born Russian Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, also known as Alix of Hesse, (1872 - 1918) mother, Danish-born Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847 - 1928) and sister, Russian Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882 - 1960) on parade from the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, 1901. The Imperial procession is traveling to a review of troops. (Photo by Burton Holmes) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-colorized-photo-of-russian-tsar-nicholas-ii-1868-1918-riding-alongside-50652942.htmlRMCXBC9J–Colorized photo of Russian Tsar Nicholas II (1868 - 1918) riding alongside a horse-drawn carriage transporting his wife, German-born Russian Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, also known as Alix of Hesse, (1872 - 1918) mother, Danish-born Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847 - 1928) and sister, Russian Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882 - 1960) on parade from the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, 1901. The Imperial procession is traveling to a review of troops. (Photo by Burton Holmes)
!['The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna; in the wall, a shell hole', 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2RRJE4H/the-bolshevik-coup-in-russia-the-study-of-the-empress-dowager-marie-feodorovna-in-the-wall-a-shell-hole-1917-from-quotlalbum-de-la-guerre-1914-1919-volume-2quot-lillustration-paris-1924-2RRJE4H.jpg "'The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna; in the wall, a shell hole', 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]. Stock Photo")
'The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna; in the wall, a shell hole', 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-bolshevik-coup-in-russia-the-study-of-the-empress-dowager-marie-feodorovna-in-the-wall-a-shell-hole-1917-from-quotlalbum-de-la-guerre-1914-1919-volume-2quot-lillustration-paris-1924-image565275105.htmlRM2RRJE4H–'The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; The study of the Empress Dowager, Marie Feodorovna; in the wall, a shell hole', 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924].
Russian Tsar Nicholas II (1868 - 1918) riding alongside a horse-drawn carriage transporting his wife, German-born Russian Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, also known as Alix of Hesse, (1872 - 1918) mother, Danish-born Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847 - 1928) and sister, Russian Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882 - 1960) on parade from the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, 1901. The Imperial procession is traveling to a review of troops. (Photo by Burton Holmes) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/russian-tsar-nicholas-ii-1868-1918-riding-alongside-a-horse-drawn-carriage-transporting-his-wife-german-born-russian-tsarina-alexandra-feodorovna-also-known-as-alix-of-hesse-1872-1918-mother-danish-born-dowager-empress-maria-feodorovna-1847-1928-and-sister-russian-grand-duchess-olga-alexandrovna-1882-1960-on-parade-from-the-winter-palace-st-petersburg-russia-1901-the-imperial-procession-is-traveling-to-a-review-of-troops-photo-by-burton-holmes-image430225326.htmlRM2FYXCP6–Russian Tsar Nicholas II (1868 - 1918) riding alongside a horse-drawn carriage transporting his wife, German-born Russian Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, also known as Alix of Hesse, (1872 - 1918) mother, Danish-born Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847 - 1928) and sister, Russian Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882 - 1960) on parade from the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, 1901. The Imperial procession is traveling to a review of troops. (Photo by Burton Holmes)
Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess LEONIDA GEORGIEVNA, the widow of Grand Duke Cyrillovich, has died in Madrid at the age of 95. Her husband Grand Duke Vladimir was Pretender to the Russian Throne and titular Emperor of Russia, as such, Georgievna was titular Dowager Empress of Russia. PICTURED Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-her-imperial-highness-grand-duchess-leonida-georgievna-the-widow-of-42304807.htmlRMCCR45Y–Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess LEONIDA GEORGIEVNA, the widow of Grand Duke Cyrillovich, has died in Madrid at the age of 95. Her husband Grand Duke Vladimir was Pretender to the Russian Throne and titular Emperor of Russia, as such, Georgievna was titular Dowager Empress of Russia. PICTURED
Travelogues; . dimir, son of Alexander II., commander-in-chief of St. Petersburg. This mighty host awaits the coming ofthe Tsar who is now riding from the WinterPalace beside the carriage in which sithis wife, and his mother, and his sister:the Empress Marie Feodorovna; theEmpress-Dowager, widow of AlexanderIII, sister to the Queen, Alexandra; andthe Grand-Duchess Olga Alexandrovna,daughter of Alexander. Meantime themultitude on the field of the review iswarned of the Imperial ap-proach by the thundering THE TSAR e e r s roll along the quays and avenuesas the Imperial family advances.Our posit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/travelogues-dimir-son-of-alexander-ii-commander-in-chief-of-st-petersburg-this-mighty-host-awaits-the-coming-ofthe-tsar-who-is-now-riding-from-the-winterpalace-beside-the-carriage-in-which-sithis-wife-and-his-mother-and-his-sisterthe-empress-marie-feodorovna-theempress-dowager-widow-of-alexanderiii-sister-to-the-queen-alexandra-andthe-grand-duchess-olga-alexandrovnadaughter-of-alexander-meantime-themultitude-on-the-field-of-the-review-iswarned-of-the-imperial-ap-proach-by-the-thundering-the-tsar-e-e-r-s-roll-along-the-quays-and-avenuesas-the-imperial-family-advancesour-posit-image338920083.htmlRM2AKB40K–Travelogues; . dimir, son of Alexander II., commander-in-chief of St. Petersburg. This mighty host awaits the coming ofthe Tsar who is now riding from the WinterPalace beside the carriage in which sithis wife, and his mother, and his sister:the Empress Marie Feodorovna; theEmpress-Dowager, widow of AlexanderIII, sister to the Queen, Alexandra; andthe Grand-Duchess Olga Alexandrovna,daughter of Alexander. Meantime themultitude on the field of the review iswarned of the Imperial ap-proach by the thundering THE TSAR e e r s roll along the quays and avenuesas the Imperial family advances.Our posit
Chinese mother daughter granddaughter three generations at at New Summer Palace Yiheyuan Beijing China JMH1638 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chinese-mother-daughter-granddaughter-three-generations-at-at-new-image7968351.htmlRMAFGTP0–Chinese mother daughter granddaughter three generations at at New Summer Palace Yiheyuan Beijing China JMH1638
The Poo-Ta-La, or Great Temple near Zhehol, Tartary / ChengDe HeiBei China / UNESCO World Heritage Site / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Tingle Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-poo-ta-la-or-great-temple-near-zhehol-tartary-chengde-heibei-china-unesco-world-heritage-site-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jtingle-image603791547.htmlRM2X2927R–The Poo-Ta-La, or Great Temple near Zhehol, Tartary / ChengDe HeiBei China / UNESCO World Heritage Site / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Tingle
China: Empress Xiao Zhuang (March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), Grand Empress Dowager and descendant of Genghis Khan's family. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. The Empress Xiaozhuang, born Borjigit Bumbutai and honoured for most of her life by the title 'Grand Empress Dowager', was the concubine and consort of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty. She wielded significant influence over the imperial court during the rule of her son and grandson, and was known for her wisdom and political ability. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-empress-xiao-zhuang-march-28-1613-january-27-1688-grand-empress-dowager-and-descendant-of-genghis-khans-family-hanging-scroll-painting-17th-century-the-empress-xiaozhuang-born-borjigit-bumbutai-and-honoured-for-most-of-her-life-by-the-title-grand-empress-dowager-was-the-concubine-and-consort-of-emperor-huang-taiji-the-mother-of-the-shunzhi-emperor-and-the-grandmother-of-the-kangxi-emperor-during-the-qing-dynasty-she-wielded-significant-influence-over-the-imperial-court-during-the-rule-of-her-son-and-grandson-and-was-known-for-her-wisdom-and-political-ability-image344234017.htmlRM2B01601–China: Empress Xiao Zhuang (March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), Grand Empress Dowager and descendant of Genghis Khan's family. Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. The Empress Xiaozhuang, born Borjigit Bumbutai and honoured for most of her life by the title 'Grand Empress Dowager', was the concubine and consort of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty. She wielded significant influence over the imperial court during the rule of her son and grandson, and was known for her wisdom and political ability.
China: Empress Xiao Zhuangwen (1613-1688), Grand Empress Dowager at the Qing Court and descendant of Genghis Khan's family. Hanging scroll painting, late 17th century. The Empress Xiaozhuang (March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), known for the majority of her life under the title 'Grand Empress Dowager', was the concubine of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty in China. She wielded significant influence over the Qing court during the rule of her son and grandson. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-empress-xiao-zhuangwen-1613-1688-grand-empress-dowager-at-the-qing-court-and-descendant-of-genghis-khans-family-hanging-scroll-painting-late-17th-century-the-empress-xiaozhuang-march-28-1613-january-27-1688-known-for-the-majority-of-her-life-under-the-title-grand-empress-dowager-was-the-concubine-of-emperor-huang-taiji-the-mother-of-the-shunzhi-emperor-and-the-grandmother-of-the-kangxi-emperor-during-the-qing-dynasty-in-china-she-wielded-significant-influence-over-the-qing-court-during-the-rule-of-her-son-and-grandson-image344230874.htmlRM2B011YP–China: Empress Xiao Zhuangwen (1613-1688), Grand Empress Dowager at the Qing Court and descendant of Genghis Khan's family. Hanging scroll painting, late 17th century. The Empress Xiaozhuang (March 28, 1613 - January 27, 1688), known for the majority of her life under the title 'Grand Empress Dowager', was the concubine of Emperor Huang Taiji, the mother of the Shunzhi Emperor and the grandmother of the Kangxi Emperor during the Qing Dynasty in China. She wielded significant influence over the Qing court during the rule of her son and grandson.
China: Empress Gao (1032-1093), consort of Emperor Yingzong, 5th ruler of the Song Dynasty (r.1063-1067). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1063-1093. Empress Gao, also known as Xuanren, was the consort of Emperor Yingzong. She was Empress Cao's niece, who chose her as Emperor Yingzong's principal consort. She became Empress Dowager when her son ascended as Emperor Shenzong, and Grand Empress Dowager when her underage grandson became Emperor Zhezong, serving as his regent. Known for her conservatism, she refused to retire after Emperor Zhezong came of age, holding onto power until her death. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-empress-gao-1032-1093-consort-of-emperor-yingzong-5th-ruler-of-the-song-dynasty-r1063-1067-hanging-scroll-painting-c-1063-1093-empress-gao-also-known-as-xuanren-was-the-consort-of-emperor-yingzong-she-was-empress-caos-niece-who-chose-her-as-emperor-yingzongs-principal-consort-she-became-empress-dowager-when-her-son-ascended-as-emperor-shenzong-and-grand-empress-dowager-when-her-underage-grandson-became-emperor-zhezong-serving-as-his-regent-known-for-her-conservatism-she-refused-to-retire-after-emperor-zhezong-came-of-age-holding-onto-power-until-her-death-image344232698.htmlRM2B0148X–China: Empress Gao (1032-1093), consort of Emperor Yingzong, 5th ruler of the Song Dynasty (r.1063-1067). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1063-1093. Empress Gao, also known as Xuanren, was the consort of Emperor Yingzong. She was Empress Cao's niece, who chose her as Emperor Yingzong's principal consort. She became Empress Dowager when her son ascended as Emperor Shenzong, and Grand Empress Dowager when her underage grandson became Emperor Zhezong, serving as his regent. Known for her conservatism, she refused to retire after Emperor Zhezong came of age, holding onto power until her death.
'Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, the Dowager Empress Alexandra Fiodorovna and Grand Duchess Alexandra Iosifovna'. Hungary-Russia, 1857. Dimensions: 39x40 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: MIHALY VON ZICHY. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/portrait-of-empress-maria-alexandrovna-the-dowager-empress-alexandra-fiodorovna-and-grand-duchess-alexandra-iosifovna-hungary-russia-1857-dimensions-39x40-cm-museum-state-hermitage-st-petersburg-author-mihaly-von-zichy-image241210259.htmlRMT0C243–'Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, the Dowager Empress Alexandra Fiodorovna and Grand Duchess Alexandra Iosifovna'. Hungary-Russia, 1857. Dimensions: 39x40 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: MIHALY VON ZICHY.
Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess LEONIDA GEORGIEVNA, the widow of Grand Duke Cyrillovich, has died in Madrid at the age of 95. Her husband Grand Duke Vladimir was Pretender to the Russian Throne and titular Emperor of Russia, as such, Georgievna was titular Dowager Empress of Russia. PICTURED Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-her-imperial-highness-grand-duchess-leonida-georgievna-the-widow-of-42304808.htmlRMCCR460–Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess LEONIDA GEORGIEVNA, the widow of Grand Duke Cyrillovich, has died in Madrid at the age of 95. Her husband Grand Duke Vladimir was Pretender to the Russian Throne and titular Emperor of Russia, as such, Georgievna was titular Dowager Empress of Russia. PICTURED
. In joyful Russia. ion . 130 The dowager Empress descending the red staircase . . 136 The throne of Russia 143 Georgian and Caucasian costumes 151 Li Hung Chang and group 157 The imperial family 165 The Petrovski palace 168 The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Vladimir .... 173 Royal pavilion, Kadynski Plain 179 Water cart 189 ix X LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. PACINGPAGE Grand Opera House, Moscow . 194 Statue of Peter the Great, St. Petersburg 200 Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, St. Petersburg .... 205 Troika sleigh 209 Bitiug and wagon 215 Trotting sulky 224 Chapel at Petrovski palace . 232 A metropol Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-joyful-russia-ion-130-the-dowager-empress-descending-the-red-staircase-136-the-throne-of-russia-143-georgian-and-caucasian-costumes-151-li-hung-chang-and-group-157-the-imperial-family-165-the-petrovski-palace-168-the-grand-duke-and-grand-duchess-vladimir-173-royal-pavilion-kadynski-plain-179-water-cart-189-ix-x-list-of-illustrations-pacingpage-grand-opera-house-moscow-194-statue-of-peter-the-great-st-petersburg-200-cathedral-of-our-lady-of-kazan-st-petersburg-205-troika-sleigh-209-bitiug-and-wagon-215-trotting-sulky-224-chapel-at-petrovski-palace-232-a-metropol-image337098539.htmlRM2AGC4HF–. In joyful Russia. ion . 130 The dowager Empress descending the red staircase . . 136 The throne of Russia 143 Georgian and Caucasian costumes 151 Li Hung Chang and group 157 The imperial family 165 The Petrovski palace 168 The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Vladimir .... 173 Royal pavilion, Kadynski Plain 179 Water cart 189 ix X LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. PACINGPAGE Grand Opera House, Moscow . 194 Statue of Peter the Great, St. Petersburg 200 Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, St. Petersburg .... 205 Troika sleigh 209 Bitiug and wagon 215 Trotting sulky 224 Chapel at Petrovski palace . 232 A metropol
China: Empress Cheng Xiao Zhao (1379-1442), consort of the 4th Ming Emperor Hongxi (r. 1424-1425). Hanging scroll painting, 14th-17th century. Empress Zhang (1379-1442), formal name Chengxiaozhao, was the consort to the Hongxi Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Born from a peasant background, her husband ruled only for one year before dying, and so she became Empress Dowager as her son ascended to become the Xuande Emperor. She was a dominant presence during his reign, known for her knowledge and wisdom. She became Grand Empress Dowager in 1435, serving as regent for her grandson, Emperor Yingzong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-empress-cheng-xiao-zhao-1379-1442-consort-of-the-4th-ming-emperor-hongxi-r-1424-1425-hanging-scroll-painting-14th-17th-century-empress-zhang-1379-1442-formal-name-chengxiaozhao-was-the-consort-to-the-hongxi-emperor-of-the-ming-dynasty-born-from-a-peasant-background-her-husband-ruled-only-for-one-year-before-dying-and-so-she-became-empress-dowager-as-her-son-ascended-to-become-the-xuande-emperor-she-was-a-dominant-presence-during-his-reign-known-for-her-knowledge-and-wisdom-she-became-grand-empress-dowager-in-1435-serving-as-regent-for-her-grandson-emperor-yingzong-image344231652.htmlRM2B012YG–China: Empress Cheng Xiao Zhao (1379-1442), consort of the 4th Ming Emperor Hongxi (r. 1424-1425). Hanging scroll painting, 14th-17th century. Empress Zhang (1379-1442), formal name Chengxiaozhao, was the consort to the Hongxi Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Born from a peasant background, her husband ruled only for one year before dying, and so she became Empress Dowager as her son ascended to become the Xuande Emperor. She was a dominant presence during his reign, known for her knowledge and wisdom. She became Grand Empress Dowager in 1435, serving as regent for her grandson, Emperor Yingzong.
China: Emperor Guangzong (30 September 1147 - 17 September 1200), 12th ruler of the Song Dynasty and 3rd ruler of the Southern Song (r. 1189-1194). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1189-1194. Emperor Guangzong, personal name Zhao Dun, was the 12th Emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. He gave the city of Chongqing its present name, meaning 'Double Celebration'. According to Xu Wei, the Nanxi style of theatre began in his reign. He was forced to give up his throne in 1194 by his grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager, as he refused to attend the funeral procession of his father, Xiaozong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-emperor-guangzong-30-september-1147-17-september-1200-12th-ruler-of-the-song-dynasty-and-3rd-ruler-of-the-southern-song-r-1189-1194-hanging-scroll-painting-c-1189-1194-emperor-guangzong-personal-name-zhao-dun-was-the-12th-emperor-of-the-southern-song-dynasty-he-gave-the-city-of-chongqing-its-present-name-meaning-double-celebration-according-to-xu-wei-the-nanxi-style-of-theatre-began-in-his-reign-he-was-forced-to-give-up-his-throne-in-1194-by-his-grandmother-the-grand-empress-dowager-as-he-refused-to-attend-the-funeral-procession-of-his-father-xiaozong-image344232417.htmlRM2B013XW–China: Emperor Guangzong (30 September 1147 - 17 September 1200), 12th ruler of the Song Dynasty and 3rd ruler of the Southern Song (r. 1189-1194). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1189-1194. Emperor Guangzong, personal name Zhao Dun, was the 12th Emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. He gave the city of Chongqing its present name, meaning 'Double Celebration'. According to Xu Wei, the Nanxi style of theatre began in his reign. He was forced to give up his throne in 1194 by his grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager, as he refused to attend the funeral procession of his father, Xiaozong.
China: Emperor Gongzong (2 November 1271 - May 1323), 16th ruler of the Song Dynasty and 7th ruler of the Southern Song (r. 1274-1276). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1274-1276. Emperor Gongzong, personal name Zhao Xian, was the 7th Emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. He was enthroned at the age of four, but was forced to abdicate less than two years later, when Grand Empress Dowager Xie brought him to the Mongol camp to surrender. He was treated fairly by Kublai Khan, who granted him the title of Duke of Ying. He was ordered to commit suicide in 1323 by the Yuan Emperor Yingzong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-emperor-gongzong-2-november-1271-may-1323-16th-ruler-of-the-song-dynasty-and-7th-ruler-of-the-southern-song-r-1274-1276-hanging-scroll-painting-c-1274-1276-emperor-gongzong-personal-name-zhao-xian-was-the-7th-emperor-of-the-southern-song-dynasty-he-was-enthroned-at-the-age-of-four-but-was-forced-to-abdicate-less-than-two-years-later-when-grand-empress-dowager-xie-brought-him-to-the-mongol-camp-to-surrender-he-was-treated-fairly-by-kublai-khan-who-granted-him-the-title-of-duke-of-ying-he-was-ordered-to-commit-suicide-in-1323-by-the-yuan-emperor-yingzong-image344232430.htmlRM2B013YA–China: Emperor Gongzong (2 November 1271 - May 1323), 16th ruler of the Song Dynasty and 7th ruler of the Southern Song (r. 1274-1276). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1274-1276. Emperor Gongzong, personal name Zhao Xian, was the 7th Emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. He was enthroned at the age of four, but was forced to abdicate less than two years later, when Grand Empress Dowager Xie brought him to the Mongol camp to surrender. He was treated fairly by Kublai Khan, who granted him the title of Duke of Ying. He was ordered to commit suicide in 1323 by the Yuan Emperor Yingzong.
China: Emperor Guangzong (30 September 1147 - 17 September 1200), 12th ruler of the Song Dynasty and 3rd ruler of the Southern Song (r. 1189-1194). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1189-1194. Emperor Guangzong, personal name Zhao Dun, was the 12th Emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. He gave the city of Chongqing its present name, meaning 'Double Celebration'. According to Xu Wei, the Nanxi style of theatre began in his reign. He was forced to give up his throne in 1194 by his grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager, as he refused to attend the funeral procession of his father, Xiaozong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-emperor-guangzong-30-september-1147-17-september-1200-12th-ruler-of-the-song-dynasty-and-3rd-ruler-of-the-southern-song-r-1189-1194-hanging-scroll-painting-c-1189-1194-emperor-guangzong-personal-name-zhao-dun-was-the-12th-emperor-of-the-southern-song-dynasty-he-gave-the-city-of-chongqing-its-present-name-meaning-double-celebration-according-to-xu-wei-the-nanxi-style-of-theatre-began-in-his-reign-he-was-forced-to-give-up-his-throne-in-1194-by-his-grandmother-the-grand-empress-dowager-as-he-refused-to-attend-the-funeral-procession-of-his-father-xiaozong-image344232416.htmlRM2B013XT–China: Emperor Guangzong (30 September 1147 - 17 September 1200), 12th ruler of the Song Dynasty and 3rd ruler of the Southern Song (r. 1189-1194). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1189-1194. Emperor Guangzong, personal name Zhao Dun, was the 12th Emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. He gave the city of Chongqing its present name, meaning 'Double Celebration'. According to Xu Wei, the Nanxi style of theatre began in his reign. He was forced to give up his throne in 1194 by his grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager, as he refused to attend the funeral procession of his father, Xiaozong.
. The awakening of China . A presumptive claim might be based on the factthat the Grand Lama took refuge at Urga, where heremained until the Empress Dowager ordered him toreturn to his abandoned post. China has always hada representative at his court; but his function wouldappear to be that of a political spy rather than an over-seer, governor, or even adviser. Chinese influencein Tibet is nearly nil. For China to assert authorityby interference and to make herself responsible forTibets shortcomings would be a questionable policy,against which two wars ought to be a sufficient warn-ing. She wa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-awakening-of-china-a-presumptive-claim-might-be-based-on-the-factthat-the-grand-lama-took-refuge-at-urga-where-heremained-until-the-empress-dowager-ordered-him-toreturn-to-his-abandoned-post-china-has-always-hada-representative-at-his-court-but-his-function-wouldappear-to-be-that-of-a-political-spy-rather-than-an-over-seer-governor-or-even-adviser-chinese-influencein-tibet-is-nearly-nil-for-china-to-assert-authorityby-interference-and-to-make-herself-responsible-fortibets-shortcomings-would-be-a-questionable-policyagainst-which-two-wars-ought-to-be-a-sufficient-warn-ing-she-wa-image371866837.htmlRM2CGYYXD–. The awakening of China . A presumptive claim might be based on the factthat the Grand Lama took refuge at Urga, where heremained until the Empress Dowager ordered him toreturn to his abandoned post. China has always hada representative at his court; but his function wouldappear to be that of a political spy rather than an over-seer, governor, or even adviser. Chinese influencein Tibet is nearly nil. For China to assert authorityby interference and to make herself responsible forTibets shortcomings would be a questionable policy,against which two wars ought to be a sufficient warn-ing. She wa
China: Empress Empress Xiao Zhen Chun (-1518), consort of the 9th Ming Emperor Chenghua (r. 1464-1487). Hanging scroll painting, 15th-17th century. Empress Wang (-1518), formally Empress Xiaozhenchun, was the consort of the Chengua Emperor. The emperor's second empress, she rose to the position after her predecessor had been deposed at the orders of the emperor's favourite concubine, Consort Wan. Desperate to avoid the same fate, she kept a low profile and avoided conflict with Consort Wan, deliberately staying childless due to Consort Wan's forced abortions and murders of pregnant consorts. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-empress-empress-xiao-zhen-chun-1518-consort-of-the-9th-ming-emperor-chenghua-r-1464-1487-hanging-scroll-painting-15th-17th-century-empress-wang-1518-formally-empress-xiaozhenchun-was-the-consort-of-the-chengua-emperor-the-emperors-second-empress-she-rose-to-the-position-after-her-predecessor-had-been-deposed-at-the-orders-of-the-emperors-favourite-concubine-consort-wan-desperate-to-avoid-the-same-fate-she-kept-a-low-profile-and-avoided-conflict-with-consort-wan-deliberately-staying-childless-due-to-consort-wans-forced-abortions-and-murders-of-pregnant-consorts-image344231674.htmlRM2B0130A–China: Empress Empress Xiao Zhen Chun (-1518), consort of the 9th Ming Emperor Chenghua (r. 1464-1487). Hanging scroll painting, 15th-17th century. Empress Wang (-1518), formally Empress Xiaozhenchun, was the consort of the Chengua Emperor. The emperor's second empress, she rose to the position after her predecessor had been deposed at the orders of the emperor's favourite concubine, Consort Wan. Desperate to avoid the same fate, she kept a low profile and avoided conflict with Consort Wan, deliberately staying childless due to Consort Wan's forced abortions and murders of pregnant consorts.
. The Flowery republic / by Frederick McCormick ... with special illustrations by the author and from photographs and the Chinese press ; maps, etc . y were not alone.Within the Court circle the Manchu Jung Lu, protectedby the Empress Grand Dowager, fought the anti-foreignprinces and the bloodthirsty Chinese generals and ignorantpeople ; while Kuang Hsu, the Manchu Emperor and weak-ling, stood profoundly out from the four hundredmillions, was indeed a pitiable giant, a martyr to reform,but amid what seas of pygmies without. The Empress Grand Dowager established four greatreforms : the Constitu Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-flowery-republic-by-frederick-mccormick-with-special-illustrations-by-the-author-and-from-photographs-and-the-chinese-press-maps-etc-y-were-not-alonewithin-the-court-circle-the-manchu-jung-lu-protectedby-the-empress-grand-dowager-fought-the-anti-foreignprinces-and-the-bloodthirsty-chinese-generals-and-ignorantpeople-while-kuang-hsu-the-manchu-emperor-and-weak-ling-stood-profoundly-out-from-the-four-hundredmillions-was-indeed-a-pitiable-giant-a-martyr-to-reformbut-amid-what-seas-of-pygmies-without-the-empress-grand-dowager-established-four-greatreforms-the-constitu-image370021435.htmlRM2CDYX37–. The Flowery republic / by Frederick McCormick ... with special illustrations by the author and from photographs and the Chinese press ; maps, etc . y were not alone.Within the Court circle the Manchu Jung Lu, protectedby the Empress Grand Dowager, fought the anti-foreignprinces and the bloodthirsty Chinese generals and ignorantpeople ; while Kuang Hsu, the Manchu Emperor and weak-ling, stood profoundly out from the four hundredmillions, was indeed a pitiable giant, a martyr to reform,but amid what seas of pygmies without. The Empress Grand Dowager established four greatreforms : the Constitu
