Great Wonders of China

Author: Wang Longlin Tao Jia
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book compiles over 430 extraordinary individuals who were active on the stage of Chinese society from Yao, Shun, and Yu to the late Qing Dynasty spanning thousands of years. They are categorized into thirteen major groups such as "Emperors," "Famous Ministers," "Unique Scholars," "Capable Officials," "Monks and Daoists," "Recluses," "Brave Warriors," "Wicked Officials," "Eunuchs," "Extraordinary Women," and "Unusual People," each described and evaluated. The entire text is tightly focused on and highlights the concept of "extraordinary," selecting the most extraordinary among the extraordinary people and the most extraordinary among the extraordinary events. The historical records are accurate and well-chosen, the narrative is concise and engaging, with insightful conclusions at the end of each section. Comparative analysis provides a mirror for reflection on contemporary people. Good, evil, loyalty, treachery, foolishness, wisdom, elegance, vulgarity, greed, obsession, flattery, jealousy, arrogance, debauchery, courage, cowardice, cruelty, benevolence... The history of China over thousands of years has been gloriously brilliant because of these extraordinary individuals...