Emperor's Heart Shadow: A Series of Ancient Chinese Custom and Culture

Author: Wang Dong
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book portrays all aspects of the lives of ancient Chinese emperors. From the fierce struggles that arose early in their lives to seize the yellow robe, to the "techniques of ruling" they employed after ascending to the throne, from the extremely luxurious court life to the grand construction of their mausoleums. When describing the details of the emperors' lives, the author strives to analyze their complex and ever-changing thought processes through their words and deeds. Through the author's step-by-step dissection, what people see are the emperors, attached to the chariot of power, with their eyes red with the intoxication of all-encompassing, all-powerful authority, their bodies crouching, and their souls twisted. Among them, there is both merciless exposure and sharp criticism that pierces through the paper, but more importantly, it is the author's rational reflection on the autocratic system.