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The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集
Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v
137Reads9.5Score—Shelves
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Major Uprisings and Revolutions That Changed the Course of History 那些改变时局的重大起义和革命事件
The book offers a comprehensive account of major historical events from the end of the Qin dynasty through the late Qing dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China, examining their far-reaching effects. Through detailed descriptions and analysis, it recreates the background, course, and outcomes of peasant uprisings and revolutionary movements across different periods. These include the Chen Sheng and Wu Guang Uprising, the Red Eyebrows and Green Forest uprisings, the Yellow Turban Rebell
15Reads8.4Score—Shelves
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The Great Scholar of the Republican Era: 20 Noble-Spirited Builders of Culture 民国大先生：20位风骨绝尘的文化构建者
Yang Zao of the Institute of Literature at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences introduces twenty distinguished figures from the Republican era. Through their collected works and notable deeds, he traces their lives, ideas, and scholarly pursuits, revealing how they influenced the development of Chinese culture and our spiritual lives today. Lu Xun, Hu Shi, Chen Yinke, Liang Qichao, Cai Yuanpei, Gu Hongming... These names all seem familiar. “Either explode in silence or perish in silence,” “Wh
14Reads8.6Score—Shelves
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Secrets of the Eight Presidents of the Republic of China 民国八大总统秘闻
The throne of the President of the Republic of China was the pinnacle of power and the whirlpool of destiny. This book cuts through the fog of official history and explores the behind-the-scenes secrets of eight presidents: Sun Yat-sen's ideals and compromises, Yuan Shikai's shattered imperial dream, Cao Kun's gold bar bribery, Li Yuanhong's survival in the cracks... From the glory of taking the stage to the desolation of the curtain call, here are true profiles of power transactions and human n
8Reads8.5Score—Shelves
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Li Yuan, Emperor Gaozu of Tang 唐高祖李渊
He helped establish and build the Tang dynasty, possessing exceptional military insight and grand political ambitions. It was through his strategic planning and his governance of the state that he laid the foundations of the Tang Empire. During his reign, the government was stable, the economy flourished, and the peoples beyond the borders submitted, laying the groundwork for the Reign of Zhenguan...
7Reads8.6Score—Shelves
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The Turmoil of Mid-to-Late Tang 唐朝中后期的动荡
On the occasion of the new ruler's accession, an amnesty was declared throughout the realm and officials were granted titles in abundance. Pugu Huaien, a man of great merit and prestige, acted out of self-interest, fearing that “once the rebels are defeated, my favor will wane.” He petitioned the court to enfeoff several former generals of Shi Siming who had surrendered, hoping to rely on them as allies in the future. The Tang court, “weary of warfare and hoping only for peace,” granted his requ
6Reads8.6Score—Shelves
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Mr. Republican Era: 20 Builders of Modern Chinese Culture 民国先生：20位中国现代文化构建者
Yang Zao of the Institute of Literature at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences introduces twenty distinguished figures from the Republican era. Through their classic works and notable deeds, he traces their lives, ideas, and scholarly pursuits, revealing how they influenced the development of Chinese culture and our spiritual lives today. Lu Xun, Hu Shi, Chen Yinke, Liang Qichao, Cai Yuanpei, Gu Hongming... These names all seem familiar. “Either explode in silence or perish in silence,” “When
2Reads7.8Score—Shelves
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Li Hongzhang: One of the Four Great Statesmen of the Restoration 中兴四大名臣李鸿章
Li Hongzhang (1823–1901) was a powerful late Qing official, founder and commander of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Fleet, and one of the leading figures of the Self-Strengthening Movement. Alongside Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, and Zhang Zhidong, he was known as one of the Four Great Ministers of the Tongzhi Restoration. His life spanned nearly all of the most turbulent, humiliating, and arduous years of China’s modern history. His achievements and failings remain an important subject of scholarly
1Reads8.1Score—Shelves