Shi Lang, the Great General (Legend of Pacifying Taiwan)

Author: An Ran
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Taiwan has always been a sacred and inseparable part of China since ancient times. Due to its important strategic location and abundant resources, it has been invaded by colonizers from countries like the Netherlands and Japan multiple times. There have also been a few individuals who attempted to split Taiwan away from China, against the tide of history, but they ultimately could not escape the punishment of history. In the process of resisting invasion and opposing division, many famous historical figures emerged, and Shi Lang, the protagonist of this book, is one of them. The entire book records the legendary life journey of Shi Lang, a famous naval general of the early Qing Dynasty, with detailed historical materials, vivid writing, and exquisite pictures. The author of this book, Mr. An Ran, is one of only two experts in China's mainland currently researching the historical figure "Shi Lang." It is worth noting that this is the first biography of Shi Lang published in China so far. The book contains many previously undisclosed and valuable historical materials, as well as the author's well-timed comments, making it a highly recommended book. Since ancient times, Chinese scholars have admired "moral integrity." From this perspective alone, Shi Lang seems to be an inconsistent example: he first served as a Ming official, then defected to the Qing, later served the Ming again, and finally defected to the Qing once more. However, history often teaches us to view issues dialectically. From this angle, Shi Lang's contributions to the unity of the Chinese nation and the Chinese territory far outweigh his faults. It is hoped that this book can restore a true and complete Shi Lang.