The true story of Lady Wu who became a seventh century Empress of China. A fascinating study of the ruthless \'Female Emperor\' who was responsible for a reign of terror, political intriguing, and religious enthusiasms. Colour frontispiece, same image as on front cover.  Published 1957. First edition. Good condition for its age. No highlighting or notes. Unclipped dustjacket shows only mild shelf wear. Turquoise cloth boards are clean and unmarked. Very slight yellowing to page edges. Inside, text block is clean and bright. A well-preserved item.