The Emperors of History

Emperors were the greatest among the great figures of every era. As the supreme rulers of their countries and regimes, each was shrouded in legend. They bore the historical aura that inspired admiration, but also had another side that people loved to gossip about. In The Emperors of History, the author takes a fresh perspective, applies a rational approach, draws on detailed historical sources and rigorous research, and gets to the bottom of things, probing the mysteries and uncovering the finer details. With measured care, the author lifts the veil of secrecy around these emperors and reveals to readers another, little-known side of China's rulers.