400 Emperors of China - Grand View of Chinese History and Culture

Author: Jin Ge
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book, "Four Hundred Emperors of China," compiles nearly four hundred short biographies of emperors from various dynasties, starting with Qin Shi Huang, who first used the title "emperor," and ending with Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty. It provides a general overview of the emperors throughout history. The book is arranged in chronological order by dynasty, including most of the officially recognized emperors who established new eras, while excluding some pseudo emperors or hidden emperors. For some famous and historically significant emperors, such as Qin Shi Huang and Han Wudi, Tang Zong and Song Zong, as well as Genghis Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and the founding emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Zhu Yuanzhang and Nurhaci, the accounts are more detailed. For the tyrannical and dissolute but historically notable kings who lost their kingdoms, the descriptions are also relatively detailed to serve as a warning. For emperors with little notable achievement or those who were like puppets, brief sketches are provided. This way, the book highlights key figures while also being comprehensive. Additionally, the book attempts to include portraits of the emperors, making it a visually rich and informative read.