The Secret History of the Qing Dynasty - Unveiling the Mystery of the 12 Dynasties of the Great Qing

Author: Ye Wenqing
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Why was the majestic and formidable Son of Heaven imprisoned on a remote island, becoming a true orphan of the realm? Why did the Empress Dowager, who ruled over the imperial harem, succumb to the seven emotions and six desires, engaging in secret affairs with palace guards? Why did the noble princess, adorned with gold and jade, need the approval of a wet nurse even to share a room with her husband-in-law? How did a eunuch with a mutilated body dare to challenge court officials? Do you know how many emperors of the Great Qing Dynasty ascended the throne through intrigue? Do you know who among the entire court could share a bed with the emperor? Was the emperor's abdication a historical fact or a fictional tale? Was the empress dowager's marriage a strategy or a slander? Was the beheading of the Yongzheng Emperor a rumor or an unjust case? Was the Qianlong Emperor's southern tour a search for roots or a pursuit of pleasure? The Great Qing Dynasty holds countless unsolved mysteries, and it is truly difficult to unravel them. The Secret History of the Qing Court, gives you a key to unlock these mysteries, allowing you to wander and linger in the historical labyrinth of the Great Qing. This book digs deep into the hidden truths of the three hundred years of transformation in the Great Qing, thoroughly uncovering and cleansing them. Everything is meticulously presented here, either guiding you through the maze of mysteries, shedding light on hidden enigmas, or citing anecdotes from historical records. In short, it deciphers the mysteries of the twelve dynasties of the Great Qing and narrates the three hundred years of the dynasty, filled with intrigue.