Sons of Heaven: Famous Chinese Emperors in History

Chinese Title: 天子——中国历史上最著名的皇帝
Title: Sons of Heaven: Famous Chinese Emperors in History
ISBN: 9787508513898
Edition: English
Publishing Date: 2008-08
Author: Chief Editor: Lǖ Shun
Publishing House: China Intercontinental Press
Format: 16mo
Cover: P
Page: 239pp
Spec: 285*210mm


Introduction:
This book describes 12 of the most famous emperors in Chinese history. From the perspective of how they ruled, readers can see that, in a great and unified patriarchal society, the feudal monarchs operated in a way approximating a family type political system; the throne was inherited according to the priority of family members; and an emperor and his courtiers jointly formed a governmental system to control the country.

Each of the 12 emperors described in this book, most of them established a dynasty, had made great contributions. They were all-powerful, wielding their power, each in mm, and leaving an indelible impression on Chinese history. Through their experiences, readers will see the earth-shaking dynastic changes and how common people, even a Buddhist monk who went begging, became an emperor. In China, there is a saying, "The times produce their heroes." It was history that brought them their golden opportunities. They were good enough to be regarded as the most outstanding talents and the greatest heroic figures because they had crushed their enemies by winning decisive victories.

The readers may feel that although these 12 emperors represent a small number of the emperors in China, reading this book will undoubtedly help to achieve a greater understanding of Chinese ancient society.