Li Hongzhang was not only an important military and political official in the late Qing Dynasty who influenced China for nearly half a century, but also a controversial historical figure in modern Chinese history. Behind the identity of "the most important minister of the late Qing Dynasty", what kind of person was Li Hongzhang?
Many years ago, when we defined Li Hongzhang as a "traitor", we did not know that he, like us, was in a period of great historical transformation. If we observe it this way, we suddenly find that Li Hongzhang may not be a defender of the old system. On the contrary, he is a helpless pioneer. His ideal is to make China as powerful as Western countries.
This book takes the history of the late Qing Dynasty as its background, combines historical data with statements of viewpoints, and vividly displays Li Hongzhang's life and depicts his inner depression and loneliness.
