{"title":"Series: Asian Voices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsian Voices\u003c\/em\u003e presents a diverse range of perspectives that span from thoughtful explorations of philosophy and psychology to practical insights in finance, business, and technology. This series invites readers to engage with nuanced ideas and contemporary challenges through works that reflect both tradition and innovation across multiple disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond non-fiction, the collection also offers rich storytelling in children’s literature, graphic novels, and travel writing, capturing the vibrant cultural landscapes and histories of Asia. Readers can expect a blend of intellectual depth and creative expression, all united by a distinctive regional voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-empresses-by-bret-hinsch-9781538186169","title":"Chinese Empresses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Empresses\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the stories of Chinese imperial women and how male authorities attempted to curb their power. It disputes the notion that Chinese empresses were simply hapless or powerless victims of the male-dominated political system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is not a compendium of biographies of Chinese empresses. The objective is more fundamental. By analysing details from the lives of representative empresses, it is possible to understand how women gained and used political power, and how male rivals opposed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe significance of this topic extends far beyond the scope of Chinese studies. In China, monarchy stretches back to high antiquity, providing hundreds of case studies that can be used to understand the nature and applications of female power. Whereas the histories of most places describe only a few powerful women, Chinese chronicles offer numerous examples that reveal how rulers’ consorts gained, maintained, and used power. The length and richness of Chinese history make it the best historical field for exploring female power in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596001427692,"sku":"9781538186169","price":87.23,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6d27a7b7ee211453055641eb27d0f826.jpg?v=1777932419"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-asian-voices.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}