The Eternal Model of Emperors: Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin/千古帝范：唐太宗李世 [Chinese]

By Na Lan Pei Hong

"As the paragon of Chinese imperial rulers, Li Shimin (598-649 AD) established an unparalleled standard of statesmanship that resonated through centuries.

作为中国帝国统治者的典范，李世民（公元598-649年）树立了无与伦比的政治家风范，这一标准在几个世纪以来引起了共鸣。

As the principal founder of the Tang Empire, Li Shimin (Emperor Taizong) left an indelible mark on Chinese history through his extraordinary exploits。At 18, he joined his father's rebellion against the Sui Dynasty，by 26, he had pacified the warring factions that divided China，at 29, he ascended the throne as the Tang's second emperor after the Xuanwu Gate Incident。

A military genius, he crushed rival warlords including Xue Rengao, Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande, and Wang Shichong, securing the Tang's dominance through brilliant campaigns that became textbook military strategies.

From the rebellion against Sui to the Xuanwu Gate Incident, to the creation of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and finally to the helplessness in his later years, Li Shimin's life was full of legendary colors. He created an era that any emperor could dream of, while also portraying the fratricidal conflict that no emperor would want to portray. Let's walk together into the swords and shadows of the early Tang Dynasty, into the prosperity and flourishing of the Zhenguan era, into the depths of Li Shimin's heart, and appreciate the rich emotions and great achievements of a generation of emperors.

作为大唐王朝最主要的开创者，李世民有诸多可圈可点的非凡经历。十八岁随父起兵，二十六岁平定天下，二十九岁登基成为大唐第二位皇帝。他一生征战无数，先后平定了薛仁杲、刘武周、窦建德、王世充等势力，在唐朝的建立与统一过程中立下了赫赫战功。从起兵反隋到玄武门之变到开创大唐盛世再到晚年的无可奈何，李世民的一生充满了传奇色彩。他开创了任何一个帝王都梦寐以求的时代，同时也演绎了任何一个帝王都不愿演绎的兄弟相残。让我们一起走进唐初的刀光剑影，走进贞观盛世的兴盛繁荣，走进李世民的内心深处，领略一代帝王的丰富情感和丰功伟绩。

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 7520539369
• ISBN13: 9787520539364
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: China National Publications Import & Export C
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"