In 246 BC, Zhao Zheng ascends the throne as king. A coalition of the Six States attacks Qin, while Chengjiao launches a rebellion, both threatening him and Lü Buwei. Zhao Zheng quells them all. Then, through a carefully laid trap, he captures and executes Lao Ai, suppresses a palace coup, and sidelines Lü Buwei. Afterward, he sends his armies to conquer Han, beginning the wars of unification. In the twenty-sixth year of King Zheng's reign, Qin conquers Qi, and all under Heaven is united under Qin. This book recreates the tumultuous life of Qin Shi Huang, a man whose deeds were both momentous and controversial. Its grand story is filled with dramatic turns, and its ending leaves a powerful aftertaste, vividly revealing Ying Zheng's nature as a mighty ruler. The author also brings a dazzling era to life with a human touch, successfully sketching Qin Shi Huang's extraordinary emotional world.
The plot of this book is very attractive. The author described the life of Qin Shihuang very vividly, which made me seem to see the changes of that era. Moreover, the author's portrayal of the characters is also very good. I particularly hate the character Lu Buwei and think he is very selfish. However, I still enjoyed this book and it gave me a deeper understanding of history.
The plot of this book is very attractive. The author described the life of Qin Shihuang very vividly, which made me seem to see the changes of that era. Moreover, the author's portrayal of the characters is also very good. I particularly hate the character Lu Buwei and think he is very selfish. However, I still enjoyed this book and it gave me a deeper understanding of history.