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The author offers a first-hand exposé that traces the rise of a peasant mystic and his expanding influence over the imperial family, its inner circle, and national affairs, arguing that the empress's personal decisions amplified that influence and hindered political reform. Combining eyewitness narrations, characterization of the mystic's entourage, and portraits of revolutionary leaders and events, the account connects court intrigues with broader social and political upheaval and presents illustrations and documentary details intended to explain how those personal and political dynamics helped precipitate the collapse of the old regime.
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