Ji Lianhai's Commentary on Wu Sangui [Chinese]

By: Ji, Lian Hai

This book, grounded in solid historical sources and set against the turbulent backdrop of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, delves deeply into the complex trajectory of Wu Sangui's life--from his rise as a renowned frontier general to his defection to the Qing with his troops, and ultimately his declaration of imperial authority. Through cross-referencing memorials, correspondence, and archival records from both Ming and Qing sources, the author meticulously deciphers the motivations and dilemmas behind each of Wu Sangui's pivotal decisions. This approach seeks to transcend the simplistic "loyalist versus traitor" narrative, revealing instead a multifaceted figure grappling with power, familial survival, and the relentless currents of his era.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 751624127X
• ISBN13: 9787516241271
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Zhong Guo Min Zhu Fa Zhi Chu Ban She