Biography of Emperor Guangxu

Author: Hanbo
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: This book is a historical romance, narrating the tragic and pitiful life of the protagonist, Emperor Guangxu, in a literary style. At the age of four, Guangxu ascended the throne and was forced to leave his parents, entering the deep palace walls and beginning his unpredictable imperial career. The severe palace rules and the ruthless Empress Dowager Cixi cast an indelible shadow on the young emperor's heart. During his ten years of personal rule, Guangxu was determined to strengthen the nation, but he faced external enemies and internal constraints. The defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War led to territorial cession and indemnities. The "Hundred Days' Reform" was a fleeting bloom, and by the time his ambitions remained unfulfilled, he was imprisoned. The book is highly readable and incorporates many new materials and perspectives.