Chronicles the lives of famous people in China from the great sage Confucius through Mao Zedong, and points out that China is a country of complexity and contradictions.
This volume profiles figures from China's long history, including Confucius, China's most influential philosopher; the emperor Qin Shihuang, who unified China and built the Great Wall; the poet Su Dongpo; and other individuals.
Presents a comprehensive study of the famous personalities of China in its long history including Confucius, the emperor Qin Shihuang, the poet Su Dongpo, and more.
