Nurhaci, Founder of the Qing Dynasty: Biographies of the World's Great Figures

Here is a legendary hero, blessed with divine courage beneath the Northern Dipper. Here, sweeping scenes of war, vividly drawn characters, colorful depictions of customs, and tender romances unfold. Ambition, slaughter, schemes, and strange passions abound. From bloody battles across the sands to intimate tales stirred by springtime desire; from power struggles among imperial kin and nobles to the earthy pleasures and passions of common folk; from the growth and flourishing of the Jurchen tribes to the corruption and decline of the Ming court. Nurhaci, an emperor of iron will and tender heart, acts out the rise and fall of history. How many loyal souls lie buried in this vast land? Who stands at the weathered city gate, watching the seasons pass without end...