Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin

Author: Guo Jingxiong
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The series "Ruling the World: Comic Book of Chinese Emperors" has published volumes such as "Qin Shi Huang (Ying Zheng)," "Han Gaozu (Liu Bang)," "Tang Taizong (Li Shimin)," "Wuzhou Shengshen Emperor Wu Zetian," "Song Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin)," "Yuan Taizu (Genghis Khan)," "Ming Taizu (Zhu Yuanzhang)," and "Qing Shengzu (Kangxi Emperor)." The series presents the pros and cons of Chinese emperors in a comic format, recreating the rise and fall of Chinese history. The series combines storytelling, humor, and knowledge seamlessly. Led by the renowned cartoonist Guo Jingxiong and created by the flag cartoon alliance, the series follows the major events in each emperor's life as the main storyline, enhancing the narrative while respecting history. It allows readers to enjoy the aesthetic pleasure of comics while learning about the emperors' lives. The series balances humor, with a 15-page Q-version comedy section at the end of each story, making readers laugh while gaining insights into historical culture. The series emphasizes knowledge, explaining key figures, allusions, and keywords related to the story in the appendices, along with a timeline of major events for each emperor. It also includes numerous color illustrations that recreate history, showcasing the territory, clothing, weapons, currency, architecture, and artifacts of the emperors' dynasties, allowing readers to explore Chinese history in a relaxed and engaging visual atmosphere.