Women shall not rule
Polygamy
China, biography
China, politics and government
Women in politics
Mistresses
Women, political activity
Political activity
Sex role
Political aspects
Women
Politics and government
Biography
History
"Chinese emperors guaranteed male successors by taking multiple wives, in some cases hundreds and even thousands. Women Shall Not Rule offers a fascinating history of imperial wives and concubines, especially in light of the greatest challenges to polygamous harmony--rivalry between women and their …
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