Emperor Guangxu (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Lu Jianzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The author, guided by the spirit of historical materialism and dialectical materialism, identifies the positioning of characters through events often overlooked by previous literary works and historians, restoring them to their historical authenticity. Especially lifting the dust of historical from the Guangxu Emperor, the book reveals a true portrayal of him. It focuses on the tragic fate, sorrowful love, and tragic life of the Guangxu Emperor before and during the "Hundred Days' Reform" as he struggled to save the nation, change the imperial court, and transform the social status quo, thereby reflecting a segment of the nation's tragic history. Based on precious, detailed, and rich historical materials and publications, the book truthfully and objectively reflects the political activities, ideological development, court life, character fate, and spiritual demeanor of the Guangxu Emperor, a tragic figure in modern Chinese history.