The Complete Works of Zeng Guofan - The Biography of Zeng Guofan

Author: Ma Daozong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Zeng Guofan was a bureaucrat, yet he found himself in a corrupt and extremely decadent political environment. With no family background or foundational knowledge, he repeatedly honed himself in such a harsh environment, weathered the storms of official life, and achieved complete success. Despite constant criticism, he never lost his favor. Though he faced relentless slander, he ultimately achieved a good ending. His actions and words, unintentionally, constructed a perfect art of politics, fully explaining the wisdom and strategies of Chinese officials in governing and administering. Mao Zedong once said, "Among my contemporaries, I alone admire Zeng Wen Zheng." As a Confucian scholar and an powerless retired court official, Zeng Guofan rose resolutely in the Xiang-Chu region, leaving an indelible mark in the history of modern China's development. He adhered to certain principles in his conduct as a person, an official, a citizen, and a national leader, demonstrating immense spiritual appeal and becoming a revered sage of the late era. In this sense, he is a model for every aspiring success.
The editors strive to vividly recreate Zeng Guofan's legendary life of establishing virtue, words, and achievements through a clear format, concise text, innovative layout, and exquisite images. By combining text and visuals with a rich array of illustrations, readers are taken back to that turbulent era, creating a colorful gallery to approach Zeng Guofan and providing a key to unlock his strategic treasury.
Mao Zedong once said, "Among my contemporaries, I alone admire Zeng Wen Zheng." As a Confucian scholar and an powerless retired court official, Zeng Guofan rose resolutely in the Xiang-Chu region, leaving an indelible mark in the history of modern China's development. He adhered to certain principles in his conduct as a person, an official, a citizen, and a national leader, demonstrating immense spiritual appeal and becoming a revered sage of the late era. In this sense, he is a model for every aspiring success.
The editors strive to vividly recreate Zeng Guofan's legendary life of establishing virtue, words, and achievements through a clear format, concise text, innovative layout, and exquisite images. By combining text and visuals with a rich array of illustrations, readers are taken back to that turbulent era, creating a colorful gallery to approach Zeng Guofan and providing a key to unlock his strategic treasury.