Persistence and Breakthrough: Li Hongzhang and the Qing Empire
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"Persistence and Breakthrough: Li Hongzhang and the Qing Empire" reviews the history of Li Hongzhang from his time as a disciple of Zeng Guofan to his death in his twilight years. It analyzes Li Hongzhang's gains and losses, merits and demerits, sins and regrets as a minister in power, and affirms Li Hongzhang's objective image as a reformer in the late Qing Dynasty. He was idle in his early years and served as Zeng Guofan's staff but had no ambitions. Later, he founded the Huai Army, made extraordinary achievements in suppressing the Taiping Army, and became a feudal official. The Westernization Movement brought his reputation to its peak, but the Sino-Japanese War shattered his dream of becoming a powerful country, and he quickly declined from prosperity. He could only deal with the diplomatic arena of the great powers, and "repair" the Qing government with a heart that endured humiliation and heavy burdens until his death. Li Hongzhang is regarded as a famous official of the ZTE who "re-created Xuanhuang" and was the "paper" and "searchlight" of the Qing Empire. His life is not only a portrayal of the decades of the late Qing Dynasty, but also a microcosm of China's modern history. His failure was the failure of the late Qing government. It was the inevitable outcome of the late Qing government's failure to understand the general trend of the world and the development of history. The whole book clearly shows the fate and struggle of individuals in the political situation under the great history. It is tragic, vivid, ups and downs, and fascinating.
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