
Wu Zetian
A Graphic Novel
Queenie Chan(Author)
Bento Comics (Publisher)
Published on 1. October 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
42 pages
978-1-925376-08-1 (ISBN)
Description
In the second of this "Women Who Were Kings" series, we chart the life of Wu Zhao--post-humously named Wu Zetian--China's only female Emperor. Born a commoner, she was a concubine to two generations of Emperors before finally seizing the throne after her husband's death.
Her remarkable ascent and political acumen is told in this story, along with her economic, cultural, and military achievements which brought decades of prosperity to Tang Dynasty China. How did such a low-born woman seize the reins of such a great Empire? What is her story?
Produced for a 2019 Masters thesis for Macquarie University (please read the written thesis on the author's website), this is lavishly illustrated, and contains footnotes and a bibliography. This graphic novel biography is suited for anyone with an interest in women rulers in Imperial China. For Ages 10+.
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Series
Language
English
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 13 to 15 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
96 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-925376-08-1 (9781925376081)
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Persons
Queenie Chan is a manga artist and graphic novelist currently based in Sydney, Australia. She is best known for "The Dreaming" series, and has collaborated with best-selling authors Dean Koontz and Kylie Chan on graphic novel prequels to their works. Currently, she is working on a fairy-tale inspired fantasy series called "Fabled Kingdom".