Tales of Prime Ministers in Ancient China - Softcover

Cheng, Yuan

9787119029177: Tales of Prime Ministers in Ancient China

Softcover

ISBN 10: 7119029177 ISBN 13: 9787119029177

Publisher: Foreign Languages Press, 2001

In modern world, few kings or queens remain but prime ministers are many, each playing a key role in running a state. In its long history, China saw hundreds of prime ministers who, like their modern counterparts, were celebrities in their own time. Ruling hundreds or even thousands of years ago in ancient China, these unique figures led fascinating lives filled with stories beyond our imagination and understanding of what a prime minister should or could do. 30 prime ministers are included in this book, covering almost all the dynasties in Chinese history. They have been selected for being representativesof their times. Many of the tales about them are still popular in China today, and wrongs have been and will be discussed forever.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.