Sun King Han Wudi

Author: Akino Haruo
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Emperor Wu of Han was a lucky man, a man with dual significance of luck. The first layer of luck is the "Battle for Women's Rights," an event completely unrelated to him, yet it propelled him to the throne of the emperor from a disadvantaged position. The second layer of luck is that he ascended to the throne as the emperor during a period of peak strength for the Han Dynasty. He skillfully utilized this dual luck to develop the Western Regions, conquer the Xiongnu, and so on. As a result, the majesty of the Han Dynasty intimidated East Asia and secured unprecedented territory. After the book was published in Japan by the international publishing giant, Shogakukan, it has always been a bestseller among Japanese readers. The portrayal of Emperor Wu of Han by Japanese writers is bound to offer Chinese readers a fresh perspective and provoke significant response.