This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Dowager Empress Yin Ling and the Qing Court Power Shift
A long historical sketch outlines Yin Ling, later Tai Tai, rising from poverty in Canton to dominate the Emperor and court, her influence shaping succession, and the young Kwang Su’s reign. It notes Western ideas stirring reform, opposition from the Dowager and powerful nobles, and tensions over the throne. Simultaneously local notices discuss town improvements, telegraph links, a new town hall, and the Mechanical Institute transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress of
China
Dorn
Carton
Lit Teun
Li Vira
Tilo
Pidens
Canton
Tidoo
Yin Ling
Yai An
Tei Tai
Ue Empero
Tai Tai
Eaven Yonra
Li Tain
Attur
Hila
Keyang So
Haien Feng
Tsi Tsi
Ts Tsi
Heron
Kwang Su Ty
Hin
Kwang Su
Empresa
Henry of
Prisiginer
Worelgner
Wonurgh
Lia
Pat
Tsi Si
Court of
Chine