February River Collection: Yongzheng Emperor (Set of 3 Books)

Author: Eryuehe
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This set of books consists of three volumes, and this is the volume. It depicts the little-known life of the Qing court but is not confined to the small Forbidden City. The struggle for power among the princes, the hidden dangers, the change of the dragon throne, and the narrow victory of Yongzheng. The theory of altered edicts, the theory of father-killing, the theory of succession? One history, so many mysteries, shrouded in ambiguity, leaving one puzzled and divided. The author writes with historical precision and establishes history with literary flair. From the heights of court rituals and institutions to the far reaches of the world, nothing is left out of the pen. From the highest-ranking ceremonies and palace architecture to the smallest details of food, clothing, and etiquette, the writing is rich in scholarly charm; from the bustling streets and alleys to the temples, markets, and rural areas, the scenes unfold with a thousand flavors. The princes' struggle for power, open and hidden, every word reveals cunning and strategy; the singing and dancing girls, their lingering melodies, every sentence moves the heart. The plot is set with twists and turns, and the character portrayals are just right, with original and ingenious arrangements. With ideas as the warp and art as the weft, the author overlooks history and explores life—only a true master can achieve this.