Legends and Lies in Chinese History

Author: Wang Ruiyi
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Publish Date: 2005-08-17
Features: King Goujian of Yue to reclaim his kingdom; Xiang Yu burning the Arfang Palace; Zhuge Liang ; Emperor Taizong of Tang sending Tang Sanzang to the West to retrieve scriptures; Yue Fei being betrayed and killed by Qin Hui; the Yongzheng Emperor as a usurping monarch; Yuan Shikai's betrayal leading to the failure of the Hundred Days' Reform. These are the stories you read in textbooks since childhood and believed to be true. But do you know? These are just legends with little basis, and some are even malicious lies. This book selects some influential legends from Chinese history, clarifies the truth, and helps readers discern right from wrong.