Mysteries of the Qing Dynasty

Author: Liu Shu
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book reveals and deeply analyzes historical figures, events, and cultural customs that circulated during the Qing Dynasty, causing sensational debates and remaining controversial. With unique yet insightful perspectives, it presents extremely rich historical materials, striving to uncover the mysterious phenomena and unsolved mysteries hidden within the Qing Dynasty. It also strives to shed light on the "hidden truths" and "shocking revelations" of Qing history, leaving readers amazed at the numerous "dark" behind the Qing Dynasty in this enigmatic book.
Table of Contents:
I. Unsolved Mysteries of Qing Emperors
We only know the majestic demeanor of emperors ruling from on high, but it's hard to believe that beneath their crowns and robes lay countless astonishing mysteries that have remained unsolved all year round. Unveiling these mysteries can sometimes feel like a timed bomb, making people break into a cold sweat.
- The Mystery of Nurhaci's Son Killing
- The Mystery of Nurhaci's Death in Battle
- The Mystery of Hong Taiji's Ascension
- The Mystery of the Kangxi Emperor's Disappearance
- The Mystery of the Kangxi Emperor's Ascension
- The Mystery of the Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection
- The Mystery of the Kangxi Emperor's Abolition and Reinstatement of the Heir Apparent
- The Mystery of the Kangxi Emperor's Death
- The Mystery of the Yongzheng Emperor's Ascension
- The Mystery of the Yongzheng Emperor's Son Killing
- The Mystery of the Yongzheng Emperor Serving as a Taoist Priest in Secret
- The Mystery of the Yongzheng Emperor Imprisoning His Brother
- The Mystery of the Yongzheng Emperor's Sudden Death
- The Mystery of the Qianlong Emperor's Lineage
- The Mystery of the Qianlong Emperor's Illegitimate Son
- The Mystery of the Qianlong Emperor's Reversal of a Case
- The Mystery of the Qianlong Emperor Being Known as the "Ten-Complete Elder"
- The Mystery of the Qianlong Emperor's Nine Visits to the Confucius Mansion
- The Mystery of the Qianlong Emperor's Southern Inspection
- The Mystery of the Jiaqing Emperor's Sudden Death
- The Mystery of the Daoguang Emperor's Ascension
- The Mystery of the Xianfeng Emperor's Ascension
- The Mystery of the Tongzhi Emperor's Death
- The Mystery of the Guangxu Emperor's "Clothes Belt Edict"
- The Mystery of the Guangxu Emperor's Sudden Death
- The Mystery of the Last Emperor's Marriage
- The Mystery of the Last Emperor's Burial Site
- The Mystery of the Longevity of the Kangxi and Qianlong Emperors
- The Mystery of the Qing Emperors' Inner Court Secrets
II. Unsolved Mysteries of Qing Imperial Consorts
People may only admire their beauty and good fortune, but they don't know the sweet and sour, joys and sorrows they hide in the "inner palace." The moment they enter the palace gates, they no longer belong to themselves. Precisely for this reason, there are countless mysteries of the imperial harem that remain unsolved.
- The Mystery of the First Empress of the Qing Taizu's Funeral
- The Mystery of Empress Xiaozhuang Assisting Her Son in Ascending the Throne
- The Mystery of Empress Xiaozhuang's Marriage
- The Mystery of Dong'e's Entry into the Palace
- The Mystery of Empress Xiaozhuang Having No Tomb
- The Mystery of the Fate of the Concubine of the Shunzhi Emperor
- The Mystery of the Forty-Eight Concubines in the Jingling Tomb
- The Mystery of the Twin Empresses in the Jingling Tomb
- The Mystery of the Xiaohui Pure Empress of the Qianlong Emperor
- The Mystery of the Nala Empress of the Qianlong Emperor Cutting Her Hair
- The Mystery of the Qianlong Emperor's Favored Concubine, Xiangfei
- The Mystery of the "Four Springs" Imperial Concubines of the Xianfeng Emperor
- The Mystery of the Li Concubine's Murder
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's Sudden Death
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's Lineage
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's Rise to Power
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's "Declaring War" Abroad
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's "Reforms"
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi Misappropriating Public Funds
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's Private Life
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's Rise to Power
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's "Declaring War" Abroad
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's "Reforms"
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi Misappropriating Public Funds
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's Private Life
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's Death
- The Mystery of Empress Cixi's Tomb and Buried Treasures
- The Mystery of the Zhen Concubine Diving into a Well
- The Mystery of the Qing Imperial Consorts
III. Unsolved Mysteries of Qing Nobles and Officials
While we are entangled in the mysteries of emperors and empresses, who believes that the nobles and officials who served the imperial throne were actually hiding more mysterious and inscrutable secrets. Although the Qing Dynasty has fallen, history still debates and discusses their merits and faults.
- The Mystery of the "Iron Hat" Prince's Enfeoffment
- The Mystery of Dorgon's Plot for Power
- The Mystery of Wu Sangui's Defection to the Qing
- The Mystery of Ebilun's Rebellion
- The Mystery of Yang Guangxian's Death
- The Mystery of the Eighth Prince Yunruo's Fate
- The Mystery of the Ninth Prince Yunfang's Fate
- The Mystery of the Qing Dynasty's Hong and Kung Relationship
- The Mystery of Lin Zexu's Sudden Death
- The Mystery of Wu Kedu's Plea for Death
- The Mystery of Zeng Guofan's Nickname "Zeng the Hair-Scissors"
- The Mystery of Zeng Guofan Not Claiming the Throne
- The Mystery of Zuo Zongtang's Cold Reception
- The Mystery of Li Hongzhang's Selling Out the Nation
- The Mystery of An Weijun's Petition to Execute Li Hongzhang
- The Mystery of Ding Ruchang Writing a Surrender Letter
- The Mystery of Fang Boqian's Execution
- The Mystery of Deng Shichang's Death
- The Mystery of Yuan Shikai's "Spreading Secrets"
- The Mystery of Yuan Shikai's Death
- The Mystery of Liu Buchan's Merits and Demerits
- The Mystery of the Minister of Justice Zhao Shuqiao's Fate
- The Mystery of Wu Lüzheng Being Assassinated
- The Mystery of Kang Youwei's Escape
- The Mystery of Kang Youwei's "Surrounding the Garden and Killing the Empress"
- The Mystery of Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao's Feud
- The Mystery of Kang Youwei's "Petitioning on the Public Carriage"
- The Mystery of the Eunuch An Dehai's Rise to Power
- The Mystery of the Eunuch An Dehai's Fate
- The Mystery of the Eunuch Li Lianying's Favored Status
- The Mystery of the Eunuch Li Lianying's Fate
- The Mystery of the Eunuch "Xiao De Zhang" Rising to Power
- The Mystery of the Eunuch Kou's Plea for Death
IV. Unsolved Mysteries of Qing Historical Figures Outside the Palace
Under the Qing Dynasty, were the famous courtesans and beautiful women truly famous and wealthy solely through "flesh bombs"? Or were they as magical as the legends say? As women from the world of flowers and willows, what was their fate that attracted the public's attention? And so on, a series of dazzling legendary mysteries echoed like "lonely ghosts" in the wilderness of the Qing Dynasty's imperial palace.
- The Mystery of the Fate of the Courtesan Chen Yuanyuan
- The Mystery of the Fate of the Courtesan Liu E
- The Mystery of the Fate of the Courtesan Dong Xiaowan
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V. Unsolved Mysteries of Qing Cultural and Customs