Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Li Shimin's Conquest of the Realm

This novel begins in the prosperous Sui dynasty and follows Li Shimin from his youth, as he gradually comes into his own, through to his eventual accession to the throne and the founding of the glorious Tang dynasty. It portrays not only Li Shimin’s personal growth and struggles, but also the historical changes of the Sui and Tang eras, the exploits of their many heroes, the sweeping historical backdrop, the rise and fall of the people’s fortunes, and the heroes who emerged amid the turmoil: an epic tale of legend.