The Stories of Minghan - Part Two

Author: Ming-Yuan Ming
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The full account of the rise and fall of China's last Han Dynasty; the history itself is fascinating, and history can be written beautifully.
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3. The only historical account of the Ming Dynasty written in colloquial language.
4. A history book praised by readers as the only one with the capability to rival Yi Zhongtian.
This is the second volume of A World of Ming. The content begins after the "Jingnan Campaign" following the seizure of power by the Yongle Emperor. It narrates the of the renowned Yongle Emperor, including his military campaigns against the Mongols, the seven voyages of Zheng He to the Western Oceans, and his southern campaign to pacify Annam. Later, the Yongle Emperor passed away during his return from the northern campaign against the Mongols. After a relatively prosperous "Reign of Ren and Xuan," the Ming Dynasty entered a period of turmoil. Grand eunuch Wang Zhen seized power and acted recklessly, leading to the loss of 200,000 elite troops. Fortunately, the famous loyal minister Yu Qian saved the Ming Empire during the "Mutiny at Tumu Fortress." However, he was later killed after the "Coup of the Gate" when two emperors fought for the throne. This series of events and characters are utterly captivating, with one climax after another, leaving readers unable to put it down.
As a book about history, the writing style of Ming-Yuan Ming is completely different from the traditional historical writing style. It is a vibrant and lively style, where every word seems to leap off the page. In his hands, characters are no longer just names and symbols but real, living individuals. The events are even more dramatic, making readers eager to continue. The reason for such a writing style, as the author himself said, is: "Because I read too many scholarly books in my early years, I grew to hate those overly pretentious writings. In reality, history itself is fascinating, and all history can be written beautifully."