Iron Horse and Ice River - Emperor Taizong of Tang (Volume 1)

Author: Zhao Yang
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Among the over 300 emperors in Chinese history, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty can be regarded as a model for many feudal emperors. He ruled for only twenty-three years but achieved remarkable accomplishments that were admired by later emperors. This historical novel is centered on the political life of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, a famous statesman in Chinese history. The bloody court struggles, the misfortunes of ordinary people, the profound principles of governing the world, and the beautiful folk tales are intricately woven together to present a grand picture of feudal society. Emperors, concubines, ministers, enemy leaders, commoners—numerous characters come to life on the page; etiquette, systems, architectural customs, and rich historical knowledge flow from the pen. The entire book is profound and vast, with waves of excitement, and its style is elegant yet masterful, appealing to both the refined and the popular. The book is divided into five volumes, and this is the volume.