Rumor of a Fallen King (Complete 12 Volumes)

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1. History through the lens of people, with a strong storytelling element. Nine of China's most representative emperors who lost their kingdoms are selected. Some were tyrannical and cruel, tormenting the people; some indulged in wine and pleasure, living in luxury; some were weak and incompetent, selling their countries for personal gain, each with unique characteristics for readers to critique.
2. Rigorous selection of materials, with detailed and credible sources. All information is drawn from ancient official records or private writings, avoiding "exaggeration" or the of "," ensuring high historical value and readability.
3. Fluent writing style, accessible to both scholars and general readers. The book, rooted in profound historical knowledge, avoids the dullness of typical historical texts, catering to the reading interests of diverse audiences. It vividlys the rise and fall of dynasties, narrates the secrets of fallen emperors, and teaches lessons from the past to enlighten the present.
A series of poignant historical tragedies, accompanied by the mournful melodies of kingdoms falling, once upon a time, they were "true dragon emperors," rulers of a nation with supreme authority. Yet upon losing their kingdoms, they became "tumble-down phoenixes"—great emperors, some used to carry urinals, others to wear shoes. Their mistresses were taken away, leaving them subjected to humiliation. Was their downfall due to the desecration of ancestral graves or the exhaustion of the dynasty's fortune? These became eternal secrets.
This book, based on thorough historical records, reveals the secrets of nine fallen kingdoms. They killed loyal ministers,ted eunuchs, reveled day and night. They murdered their fathers, seized the throne, and fornicated with their mothers. "Not to complete the sky is to complete oneself!"
A bronze mirror can help one correct their attire;
A person can reflect one's gains and losses;
History can reveal the rise and fall—
— Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin.