Emperor Ruizong of Tang

beginnings as a daughter of a lumber merchant to becoming the emperor of China was a story of deception and murder. Many things contributed to the rise of Wu Zhao, including her education and experience, gaining the affection of the emperor, and how she manipulated others in court. Once she gained a position in court, she was able to stay in power due to her network of spies and informers and her loyal ministers, the worsening health of emperor Gaozong, how she prevented others from rising to…

easy to compare the ways in which Tang Empress Wu Zetian (also known as Empress Wu or as Wu Zhao; ruled China around 690-705 AD) with Pharaoh Cleopatra (ruled Egypt) rose to leadership. Wu Zetian was only female monarch in Chinese history, Wu Zetian was the cairen, a fifth grade concubine…