Empress Dou (Wen) - Impact On Chinese History

Impact On Chinese History

Empress Dou was one of the earliest politically dominating female figures in Chinese history. Unlike her stepmother-in-law Empress Dowager Lü, despite her shortcomings in nepotistic behavior, she is largely viewed positively, for her impact on her husband and son and the consequent benefit to the people.

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