The Emperor’s Secret History: China

Over more than two thousand years of China's imperial history, from Qin Shi Huang to Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, there were more than four hundred emperors. Revered as “Sons of Heaven,” emperors were the most exalted and powerful people under the heavens. Yet their lives could not have been more different: some were mighty rulers who devoted themselves to governing, while others were absurd monarchs who neglected their duties. Some lived illustrious lives, while others met tragic fates. Some were devoted lovers, while others were cold-hearted... The emperors of ages past left behind countless strange and fascinating tales, while the palace gates kept countless stories of love and hate locked away. Through a candid perspective, this book reveals the real world of emperors and helps readers understand the true emotional lives of those who held the highest power.