Qianlong's Imperial Endorsement - (Volume 1, Volume 2)

Author: Dong Jianzhong
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Introduction
How to view the Qianlong Emperor and his era, this book provides a window. Here is presented a compassionate emperor who cared about the people's hardships and prioritized the well-being of the people; an emperor who won over and showed mercy to his subordinates, offering earnest teachings; an emperor who severely punished corruption and eradicated evil with determination; but also an emperor who despised people's resistance and dissatisfaction, marked by bloodshed and fierce turmoil; and even an emperor who was arrogant and looked down upon everyone. The book showcases one aspect through the emperor's comments on his subordinates' memorials. It also specially selects some articles written by the emperor as a prince and when he was on the throne. Through this book, readers can get a glimpse of a real Qianlong and may spark their interest in the emperor and his era.