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Complete Biographies of Ancient Monarchs

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"The Complete Biography of the Emperors of China" was written by Li Hanzhi and published by Beijing Yanshan Publishing House in 2010. It contains about 400 biographies of emperors, ranging from Qin Shi Huang to Pu Yi. The whole book is arranged according to dynasties, and the details are appropriate: famous emperors such as Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han, as well as subjugated kings such as Emperor Yang of Sui, are described in detail, while puppet emperors are briefly sketched. The content is based on official history, as well as separate histories, covering each emperor's reasons for ascending to the throne, actions during his reign, life in the harem, personality anecdotes, and causes of death.