Superman · A True History of Chinese Emperors

Author: Shangguan Ping
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: These "super men" — the Chinese emperors — enjoy super quality of life and super status, yet they suffer from tragic fates and are bound by circumstances. This book presents a categorized reading approach, comprehensively analyzing the characteristics of various Chinese emperors and interpreting their extraordinary "super" imperial lives. It gathers solid historical records scattered in the annals into a powerful fist, shattering the "sacred" imperial shell ("Descendants of the High Emperor all have prominent noses, the dragon species are inherently different from ordinary people"); with concise language, it skillfully wipes away the seemingly radiant yet illusory golden halo on the high noses of the self-proclaimed "children of heaven," restoring their true human nature.
Shangguan Ping's A True History of Chinese Emperors gathers solid historical records scattered in the annals into a powerful fist, shattering the "sacred" imperial shell ("Descendants of the High Emperor all have prominent noses, the dragon species are inherently different from ordinary people"); with concise language, it skillfully wipes away the seemingly radiant yet illusory golden halo on the high noses of the self-proclaimed "children of heaven," restoring their true human nature.
Our nation has endured numerous hardships, and the author focuses on the "wave" at the forefront of history. Neither does he conceal faults with virtues nor vice versa; there is neither distortion nor exaggeration. What remains is the unveiling of the "beautiful veil" through restoration and realistic portrayal. Emperors shape history, and history, in its ups and downs, reveals emperors.
Shangguan Ping takes official history as the main thread, selects materials meticulously and categorizes them systematically, following the inherent logic of political development. With a scientific and rigorous attitude and methodology, he conducts multi-dimensional comparisons and comprehensive explorations of numerous emperors. At the same time, he provides a realistic and incisive analysis of the reasons for the rise and fall, success and failure of various dynasties.