Series of Chinese Classical Novel Masterpieces: Secret History of the Qing Court

Author: Wang Haoyuan
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is a revised edition based on Wang Haoyuan's "Secret History of the Qing Court," originally published by Shanghai Wenye Bookstore. It includes several beautifully drawn illustrations to achieve the effect of a harmonious blend of text and images. The majority of the book is based on historical records, but it also incorporates some content from unofficial and folk histories. With exquisite penmanship, the author grandly and artistically recreates the historical changes of the Qing Empire's thirteen dynasties over more than 200 years. While narrating major historical events, the author weaves in detailed and vivid descriptions of the emperors, consorts, eunuchs, princes, high ministers, and various other figures of the Qing court, creating a multitude of lifelike historical characters.