11. Emperor Puyi: The Child Ruler of China
Puyi was crowned as China’s last emperor at just two years old, thrust into power with no ability to lead. Throughout his tumultuous life, he was manipulated by powerful factions—first as a puppet monarch, then as a figurehead for foreign interests. Puyi’s reign and later experiences underscore the vulnerabilities and dangers of placing authority in the hands of the unprepared, especially in times of national upheaval.
