The Complete Works of Zeng Guofan · The Biography of Zeng Guofan

Author: Ma Daozong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Mao Zedong once said, "Among my contemporaries, I only admire Zeng Wencai." Zeng Guofan, as a scholar without power, rose resolutely in the Xiang-Chu region as a retired court official, leaving an indelible mark in the history of modern China. He adhered to certain principles in his conduct as a person, official, citizen, and for the nation, demonstrating a powerful spiritual appeal and becoming a revered sage in the late Qing Dynasty. In this sense, he is a model for every aspiring success. The editors strive to vividly recreate Zeng Guofan's legendary life of virtue, words, and achievements through a combination of clear formats, concise text, innovative layouts, and exquisite images. By integrating text and images, along with a rich variety of illustrations, readers are taken back to those turbulent times, creating a colorful gallery to approach Zeng Guofan and providing a key to unlock his strategic treasury.