Ying Zhn:irst Emperor of the in Dynasty Accomplishing National Unification Liu Bang of a Humble Origin: Founding Emperor of the Western Han Dynasty The Restoration of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Pi: A Monarch of the Wei Kingdom Known for His Literary Talent Sima Yan: Emperor of the Western Jin Dynasty Unifying the Country Again Xiao Yan: Emperor of the Southern Liang Dynasyrfesing Buddhism Yuan Hong: Emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty Carrying Out Radical Reforms Yang Guang: Emperor of the Sui Dynasty Craving for Grandeur and Success Li Shimin: Emperor of the Tang Dynasty Opening an Epoch of Peace and Prosperity Wu Zetian: Only Empress Regnant in Chinese History Yelu Abaoji: Founder of a Khitan Empire in North China Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty Running the Country with Civil Administration Wanyan Aguda: Founder of a Jurchen Empire in North China Ten: Founder of the Mongol Empire Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty: From a Buffalo Boy to the Emperor Aisin Gioro Xuanye of the ing Dynasty Known for His Military and Cultural Achievements
This book gives a brief account of the life stories and military and political deeds of 16 well-known eerr in different dynasties, hoping to help the readers have a better understanding of the monarchic system in China's feudal society.