Biography of Emperor Taizong (Color Illustration Edition)

Author: Zhang Shiwen
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Among the more than 300 emperors in Chinese history, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, is often regarded as a model for many feudal emperors. Although Emperor Taizong reigned for only twenty-three years, he achieved remarkable accomplishments that were admired by later emperors. His exceptional talent and strategic vision enabled the Tang Dynasty to lead the world in politics, economy, and culture during his time. This book adopts a novel approach called "reading biographies through images," featuring hundreds of exquisite images closely related to Emperor Taizong, combined with vivid language, innovative layouts, and other elements to vividly recreate the rich life journey, resilient and open-minded personality, and pioneering achievements of Emperor Taizong in establishing the glorious Tang Dynasty. Through this typical historical case of Emperor Taizong, it offers readers a key to unlock the treasure trove of historical wisdom. Conquering the world is difficult, but governing it is even harder, and few have excelled at both. Yet Emperor Taizong achieved both with outstanding success. Although the Tang Dynasty was founded by Li Yuan, the main architect of the empire was Emperor Taizong Li Shimin. In his struggle for supremacy in the Central Plains, Emperor Taizong fought eastward and westward with well-planned strategies, leaving behind many classic battles such as the Battle of Qianshuiyuan and the Battle of Hulao Pass. Moreover, his military thought, reflected in his battlefield command, had a profound influence on ancient Chinese military thought.