The magnificent emperor wu : china's han dynasty / Hung Hing Ming.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hung, Hing Ming, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kings and rulers.

China--Kings and rulers--Biography.

China.

Han Wudi, Emperor of China, 156 B.C.-87 B.C.

Han Wudi.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 265 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Place of Publication:

New York, United States of America : Algora Publishing, 2020.

Summary:

"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 Confucian principles. 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Introduction

Chapter One: Liu Bang Founds the Han Dynasty

1. Ying Zheng Unifies China and Becomes the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty

2. Liu Bang Rises Up in Rebellion

3. Chen Sheng and Wu Guang Rebel, and the Five States are Reinstated

4. Liu Bang Revolts in Pei County

5. Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu Rebel in the Area East of the Yangtze River

6. Great Changes in the State of Zhao

7. Liu Bang's Military Operations

8. The Death of Chen Sheng, King of Zhang Chu

9. Qin Jia Makes Jing Ju King of the State of Chu.

10. Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu Lead Their Army West of the Yangtze River and Liu Bang Joins Them

11. The Promise Made by King Huai of the State of Chu

12. The Battle of Julu

13. Liu Bang's March to Guanzhong

14. Zhang Han Surrenders to Xiang Yu

15. Zhao Gao Kills the Second Emperor and Puts Ying Zi Ying on the Throne

16. Liu Bang Takes Qin, and Ying Zi Ying Surrenders

17. Xiang Yu's March to Guanzhong

18. The Banquet in Hongmen

19. The Making of Kings

20. Liu Bang's March into Hanzhong

21. The Rebellions of the State of Qi and the State of Zhao against Xiang Yu.

22. Han Xin Is Appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Han

23. Liu Bang's Actions to Pacify Guanzhong

24. Xiang Yu's Decision to Attack the State of Qi

25. Liu Bang's Action to Conquer the Areas around the Yellow River

26. The Battle of Pengcheng

27. Wei Bao's Betrayal of Liu Bang

28. The Battle to Defeat the King of the State of Wei

29. The Pacification of the State of Dai, the State of Zhao and the State of Yan

30. The Fall of Xingyang

31. Han Xin Defeats the State of Qi

32. The Battles of Chenggao

33. Bo Ji Becomes Liu Bang's Concubine and Liu Heng Is Born.

34. The Confrontation between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu at Guangwu Mountain

35. Han Xin Pacifies the State of Qi

36. The Decisive Battle in Gaixia

37. Liu Bang Becomes Emperor of the Han Dynasty

38. Under the Rule of Emperor Liu Bang

39. The Rise of the Huns

40. Haan Xin, the King of the State of Haan, Betrays the Han Dynasty and Defects to the Huns

41. Liu Jing's Advice to Improve Relations with the Huns

42. The Emperor's Intention to Replace the Crown Prince

43. Chen Xi's Rebellion and the End of Han Xin

44. The End of Haan Xin, the Former King of the State of Haan.

45. The Death of Peng Yue, the King of the State of Liang

46. The Rebellion of Ying Bu, the King of the State of Huainan

47. Lu Wan's Rebellion

48. The Death of Liu Bang, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty

Chapter Two: Emperor Liu Ying and Empress Dowager Lü Zhi

49. Troubles in the Palace after Liu Bang's Death

50. Empress Dowager Lü Zhi Takes Over

51. The Death of Empress Dowager Lü Zhi

52. The Lü Family Is Exterminated

Chapter Three: The Reign of Emperor Liu Heng

53. Liu Heng, King of the State of Dai, Ascends the Throne of the Han Dynasty.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62894-418-8