Liu Bang (256 BC‒195 BC), posthumously called Emperor Gaozu, was a low-ranking functionary in an obscure corner of the realm when he caught the wave of the great uprisings against the Qin Dynasty. First as leader of a local contingent and then as general of larger and larger armies, he eventually overthrew the despotic Qin emperor. Today, the Han are the majority ethnic identity in China.This is the story of the rise of Emperor Gaozu, his alliances and his rivalries, and the pricel...

The Brilliant Reign of the Kangxi Emperor: China's Qing Dynasty by Hing Ming Hung is a charming and insightful look into one of the most transformative periods in Chinese history.The book delves into the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, who is regarded as one of China's greatest rulers. Through a blend of detailed research and captivating narrative, Hing Ming Hung presents the legacy of a leader who not only solidified the Qing D...

A beggar, an itinerant monk, leapt to greatness during a tumultuous epoch and went on to found the Ming Dynasty of China (1368A--1644).As a destitute peasant with nothing to lose, he started a local rebellion; success built on success. Defeating local warlords, Zhu Yuan Zhang conquered all the southern part of China, then sent his army north and took the rest.By unifying many Chinese lands, he brought peace and prosperity after a long period of tumult. He is honored with the temple name of...

Liu Bang was a low-ranking functionary in an obscure corner of the realm when he caught the wave of great uprisings against the Qin Dynasty in China. First as leader of a local contingent and then as general of larger and larger armies, he eventually overthrew the despotic Qin emperor in 206 BC and brought the Han people to power. The Han are the majority ethnic identity in today'A's China.

This book, filled with amazing facts and photographs, describes what life was like for people living in the ancient China during the Middle Dynasty period of the Imperial era.It covers the Six Dynasty period, the Sui Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty, the Five Dynasties Period, the Song Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, with information about the emperors who ruled as well as inventions and achievements in science, technology, engineering, literature, trade and much...

In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, she delves into the lives of the first and second emperors and the two rebel w...

The first ever comprehensive history in English of China's Warring States period, an era that saw epic battles, the birth of profound philosophies, groundbreaking innovations, and shaped much of East Asian culture as we know it today In 481 BCE, ancient China was on the cusp of one of the most profound revolutions any society has ever undergone, one that would set the course of world history for the following two millennia and a half. The ruling order that had been set up...

This abridged edition introduces readers to the power and drama of the electrifying classic Chinese novel.One of the great works of Chinese literature, beloved in East Asia but virtually unknown in the West, Kingdoms in Peril is an epic historical novel charting the five hundred years leading to the unification of China under the rule of the legendary First Emperor. Writing some fourteen hundred years after the unification, the Ming-era author Feng Menglon...

The Manchu people, a nomadic tribe from the northeast, rose up in 1616 and took the lead for the new era. The great leader Nurhaci step by step took control of the weakened empire. His successors went on to drive away Russian incursions, to re-unite with Taiwan, and to settle unrest in the regions. Tax reforms and administrative improvements helped solidify the gains.Stability brought prosperity, and prosperity enabled noteworthy innovations in technology and the arts. The Qing Dynasty's g...

If you want to discover the captivating history of China, then keep reading...The history of China is complex—perhaps more complex than that of other nations. The ethnic groups that compose China go back to prehistoric times, and each group lent its own color to the enormous nation. It is not like a diluted mixture of all its cultures; rather, it is a collage.Yet there are immutable elements still present today. Rice originated in China, and so did stir-fry...

A Madmans Diary and Other Stories by Lu Xun

This volume of the history of the Han dynasty consists of chapters dealing principally with the reign of Emperor Wu, one of the most energetic and strong-willed of China’s Rulers. Here the historian is chronicling events he has witnessed and writing of the men he personally knows or has known. In Nagano Hozan’s (1783-1837) words, He makes us see in our minds the character of the men of the time, and this is why he is a great historian.: