Li Hongzhang, an Important Official of the Qing Dynasty

To understand Li Hongzhang is to understand half of the history of the Qing Dynasty Liang Qichao used his solid historical materials and emotional words to describe Li Hongzhang's ups and downs in detail. The book starts from his early years and tells how he rose to prominence in the Taiping Rebellion, formed and led the Huai Army, successfully suppressed the Taiping Army, and quickly rose to become an important military leader in the late Qing Dynasty. On this basis, Li Hongzhang participated in the Westernization Movement and promoted China's modernization process. As a representative of the Westernization faction, he advocated "seeking wealth through self-reliance", introduced Western technology, and founded the first batch of industrial and military enterprises in China's modern history. Li Hongzhang not only made achievements in domestic affairs, but his activities in the diplomatic field also attracted much attention. However, the disastrous defeat in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1899 shattered Li Hongzhang's dream of building a powerful country. From then on, he could only deal with the great powers, trying to safeguard national sovereignty until the end of his life. His diplomatic compromises and concessions made him a controversial figure in history. This book not only shows his brilliant achievements, but also reveals the challenges and difficulties he faced. We will lead you into the inner world of this giant of the late Qing Dynasty and feel the profound mark he left on the ever-changing historical stage. Through this book, everyone can not only fully understand Li Hongzhang's life story, but also deeply explore his important position and influence in modern Chinese history.