Absurd Historical Scenes - A Record of Superstition in the Beiyang Officialdom

Author: Liu Bingrong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Is it historical fact? Is it a fictional account? Is it a playful interpretation? Interpretations vary. It is both knowledgeable about history and insightful about events, as well as a source of amusement and a wake-up call. When the fake becomes real, the real becomes fake; when seriousness turns playful, playfulness turns serious. Many warlords and political figures during the Beiyang period believed in superstitions. When facing major events in politics, military affairs, or daily life, or when making significant decisions, they often relied on activities like Feng Shui divination, (Ba Zi) astrology, and fortune-telling. This book recounts the absurd stories of these warlords and political figures. Though not part of official history, these stories are not purely fictional either; they are all based on factual evidence. By reading this book, you can not only learn about the conflicts among various interest groups during the Beiyang period and the other side of the spiritual world of warlords and politicians but also be warned about the absurdity and delusion of superstitions in modern society.
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