Speaking of the Great Qing. The last imperial heir.

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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Step into the realm of the Qing Dynasty, where truth and illusion intertwine, to truly experience the imperial life that is either thrilling, tender, unrestrained, or filled with intrigue. Get close to their inner depths, feel their beating hearts, and explore the hidden world behind the twelve emperors. The Tongzhi era was known as the "Tongzhi Rejuvenation" during its time. Amid the fading twilight of the declining Qing Dynasty, the Tongzhi era still stood out as a relatively bright period. It was jointly referred to as the "Tongguang Rejuvenation" alongside the later Guangxu era, and together with the previous Xianfeng era, they formed the "Xian Tong Rejuvenation." At that time, the feudal society was irrevocably heading toward decline, and the Tongzhi era was like a dazzling sunset glow, a magnificent afterglow with a fleeting brilliance. The Tongzhi era was a tragic period. The Taiping Rebellion, which had once seized half of the empire, ended in tragedy: the self-inflicted massacre during the "Heavenly Capital Incident," the heroic demise of Shi Dakai by the Dadu River, and the ambiguous "confession" of Li Xiucai. We do not wish to dwell here on heavy reflections about the fate of China. We simply want to present the Tongzhi era through some lesser-known perspectives. The heavy curtain of this great era has been lifted, revealing its dazzling moments, intricate political struggles, and vivid, distinct characters, all drawing closer to you.