The first emperor of the Qing Dynasty -- Nurhaci

Author: Yan Chongnian
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Publish Date: 2006-01-18
Features: This book is another masterpiece by the author of "The Twelve Emperors of the Qing Dynasty." The Qing Taizu Nurhaci, portrayed 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. From his upbringing to unifying the various Jurchen tribes, establishing the Eight Banners system, fostering the formation of the Manchu ethnicity, founding the Later Jin regime, and formulating policies to pacify the Mongols, the book reveals the qualities that enabled Nurhaci to 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 broad-mindedness of a national hero.