Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin

Author: Guo Jingxiong
Publisher:
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, the Qikatong Creative Alliance has meticulously illustrated the series, with each emperor's major events as the main thread. Respecting history while enhancing storytelling, the series 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 cultural history. The series emphasizes knowledge, explaining key figures, anecdotes, and keywords related to the stories in the appendices, along with a timeline of major events for each emperor. Additionally, it includes numerous color illustrations that recreate history, showcasing the emperors' dynasties' territories, clothing, weapons, currency, architecture, and artifacts. This allows readers to explore Chinese history in a relaxed, visually engaging atmosphere.