The Last Tempest

Despite Kuang Hsus enthronement as the last reigning Emperor of China his ability to rule effectively is overshadowed by the everpresent power of the Dowager Empress When his attempts to reform the Imperial system are thwarted by the Dowager Empress he attempts to curb her power His efforts are not successful and this failure leads directly to his own death and the end of Imperial rule in China The Dowager Empress though ends her days comfortably and in peace