History of the Qing Dynasty: A Story

Author: Cai Dongfan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: A popular historical masterpiece that has gained fame both in China and abroad. Renowned historian Cai Dongfan uses official history as the backbone and anecdotes as the weft. After ten years of painstaking effort, he vividly portrays five thousand years of Chinese history in a novelistic style. The novel follows a traditional chapter structure, employs accessible language, and includes witty commentary. It authentically recreates the tumultuous journey of the evolution of Chinese civilization. It depicts the emperors like Qin Shi Huang and Han Wudi, Tang Zong and Song Zong, as well as the customs and livelihoods of the people during the rise and fall of dynasties. It delves into the bloody battles on the frontiers and the intrigues in the imperial courts, revealing the survival wisdom amidst the rise and fall of civilizations through the ages.