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One of the greatest emperors in Chinese history, Liu Che (157 BC-87 BC) is known posthumously as Emperor Wu. Under his reign China expanded its territory dramatically. Liu Che consolidated China's power under a strong central government founded on the Confucian virtues of integrity, benevolence, conscientiousness, consideration for others and correct behavior.This book, based largely on the writings of China's ancient historian, Sima Qian, summarizes the development of the Han Dynasty and the reign of Emperor Wu.
About the Book
UN Translator Hung Hing Ming continues to bring Chinese history to an English-speaking audience through his translations of Chinese chronicles and the writings of the early historian Sima Qian. Here, he reviews some of the major episodes of the Han Dynasty, from its founding by Liu Bang to the Lü Clan Disturbance and subsequent diplomatic overtures and military campaigns against the minor Chinese kingdoms, the Mongols, and Gojoseon (the ancient Korean Kingdom).Across the Gobi Desert and the vast expanses of Asia, drama was never in short supply. Murder and betrayals, battles and sieges, rebellion and surrender took place all while administrative innovations helped improve life for the people. Due to the astute observations and prudent conduct of a long-term hostage, the first of the Great Silk Road trade routes were opened, paving the way for today's Belt and Road Initiative that promises to boost the economies of all in its path.
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