The Legend of Emperor Qianlong

Author: Bai Xinliang
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Emperor Qianlong reigned for 60 years and served as a three-year Taishang Huang (Emperor Emeritus) after abdicating, holding supreme power for 63 years, nearly a quarter of the Qing Dynasty, and becoming the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese feudal society. He was diligent, ambitious, and, together with his ancestors, created the renowned "Kang-Qianlong Prosperity" in Chinese history, proving to be a highly capable feudal emperor. Due to the limitations of his era and class, he also implemented many erroneous and reactionary policies, making him a controversial historical figure. This book provides a truthful, systematic, and comprehensive account of Emperor Qianlong's life, detailing his political, economic, military, cultural, ethnic, and diplomatic thoughts, the policies he implemented, and the various activities he undertook. It offers a scientific, historical, and objective evaluation of his life's achievements and shortcomings, presenting a true image of Emperor Qianlong.