Royal Guard of China

Author: Wang Jinglun
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book begins with the scale of the imperial guard during the pre-Qin and Qin dynasties, setting the stage with the imperial courts of each era. It showcases the history of China's royal guard from its birth to the late Qing Dynasty over two thousand years, covering aspects such as the establishment, evolution, rise and fall, escorting the emperor, guarding the palace, and participating in political coups.