This book is a translation by the author. The original author was the British envoy Macartney. The original work is divided into three volumes. It is Macartney's own account of what he saw and heard when he visited China as the British ambassador. It tells about the emperor's political daily life during the Qianlong period, the extravagant life in the court, the mediocrity of the ministers, and the suffering of the common people.
Reader comments
The content of this book is very interesting, like watching a documentary about the Qianlong period. The author Liu Bannong's translation skills are very high, which allowed me to understand the palace life and social scene of that era. This reminds me of "A Dream of Red Mansions", both of which provide detailed descriptions of ancient society. I think this book is worth reading, it can give us a better understanding of history.
The content of this book is very interesting, like watching a documentary about the Qianlong period. The author Liu Bannong's translation skills are very high, which allowed me to understand the palace life and social scene of that era. This reminds me of "A Dream of Red Mansions", both of which provide detailed descriptions of ancient society. I think this book is worth reading, it can give us a better understanding of history.