Triumphs and Tribulations on the Path to the World (Guo Songtao and the Daoguang and Tongzhi Eras)

Author: Wang Rongzu
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book attempts to construct a "three-dimensional space" encompassing Guo Songtao's life (daily routines, travels, social engagements), thoughts (understanding of current affairs and Westernization), and emotions (joys and sorrows in and out of office) within the context of the Daoguang, Xianfeng, Tongzhi, and Guangxu eras. It vividly portrays Guo Songtao's life by showcasing the era through the character and vice versa, thereby providing a dynamic depiction of his life.