Iron fist (Power struggle of imperial authority in Chinese history)

Author: Wu Guangyuan, Hu Fu
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Publishing Time: 2006-01-01
Features: Historically, in autocratic systems, the struggle and competition in the power arena usually follow the rule --- the iron fist prevails, while those who are soft-hearted will inevitably be driven out of the stage of power, or even ruined in body and reputation. Thus, in the palaces of China through the ages, a series of human tragedies have been staged, including father-son conflicts, brother-against-brother feuds, and the execution of meritorious officials.