Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty - Speaking truthfully about emperors

Author: Hong Zhao
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Emperor Qianlong was both the most fortunate and most unfortunate emperor in the history of the Chinese Empire. In the history of the Chinese Empire, he led the Great Qing Empire to its peak, while in world history, the empire under his rule was already on the brink of ruin. Only fifty years after his death, the once mighty Chinese Empire, which had once looked down upon the world, became a semi-colony of Western powers, and the ancient Chinese nation suffered greatly. As the British would say, the self-proclaimed "All-Around Emperor" Qianlong was merely the captain of a dilapidated first-class battleship. This book will bring to life the legendary life of the real and vivid Emperor Qianlong for a broad readership.