Biography of Kangxi

Author: Meng Zhaoxin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book comprehensively records the intellectual origins of the famous Qing Dynasty political figure, military strategist, and thinker, Emperor Kangxi, as well as his numerous achievements during his 61-year reign. It focuses on summarizing his thoughts, policies, and strategies in philosophy, politics, military affairs, economy, ethnic relations, religion, science, and culture. He dedicated his life to developing production, alleviating the burden on the people, reforming local governance, revitalizing education, suppressing rebellions, unifying the frontier, and resisting foreign invasions, laying a solid foundation for the prosperous era of the Kangxi and Qianlong reigns. He inherited the traditional cultures of the Manchu and Han ethnic groups, as well as the excellent cultural heritage of other ethnic groups, and his pragmatic approach to governance not only promoted the comprehensive development of various aspects of the Qing Dynasty but also enriched the intellectual and cultural treasury of the Chinese nation. While fully acknowledging the achievements of the subject, the book also points out his limitations and shortcomings at appropriate times.