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With the Empress Dowager of China · Theme
Nationalism and Patriotism
How With the Empress Dowager of China develops Nationalism and Patriotism.
The Empress Dowager's concern for China's welfare, her anxiety over foreign threats, and her efforts to balance reform with tradition reflect a deep sense of national pride and the burdens of leadership.
Where it surfaces
- XXXI: The Empress Dowager’s Charities, Sense of Justice, Extravagance, and Personal Characteristics
The Empress Dowager's strong national feeling and love for her country, as noted by Carl.
- Endnotes
The endnotes discuss the Boxer movement as an awakening of Chinese patriotism.