First Emperor of the Qing Dynasty ( Nurhaci )

Author: Yan Chongnian
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is another masterpiece by the author of "Authentic Sayings of the Twelve Emperors of the Qing Dynasty." The Qing Taizu Nurhaci, as presented in the book, is an outstanding statesman, military strategist, and national hero in Chinese history. His name and achievements are not only recorded in Chinese classics but also documented in world history. The book provides a comprehensive and three-dimensional description of Nurhaci's life. Starting from his upbringing, it covers his unification of the Jurchen tribes, the creation of the Eight Banners system, the promotion of the formation of the Manchu ethnicity, the establishment of the Later Jin regime, and the formulation of policies to pacify the Mongols. It also reveals the qualities that helped Nurhaci grow into an outstanding figure: the wisdom and strategic acumen of a statesman, the courage and tactical brilliance of a military leader, and the vision and breadth of a national hero.