Emperor Qianlong: Son of Heaven, Man of the World

(Part of the Library of World Biography Series)

by Peter N. Stearns, Mark Elliott, Mark C. Elliott

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This new entry in the Longman Library of World Biography series offers an intimate and provocative account of the Manchu emperor Qianlong (1711-1799), one of the world's great empire-builders, who helped build the foundation of the modern Chinese nation.

During the 64 years of Qianlong's rule, China's population more than doubled, its territory increased by one-third, its cities flourished, and its manufactures - tea, silk,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0321084446

ISBN13:9780321084446

Release Date:April 2009

Publisher:Pearson

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.59 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Asia Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History China Historical History Leaders & Notable People Military

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