The First Emperor of China by Jonathan Clements

The First Emperor of China by Jonathan Clements

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Exposes the intrigues and scandals of Ying Zheng's family - his mother's plot to overthrow him, a revolt led by his stepfather, and the suspicious death of his half-brother. This book explores the immigration crisis that threatened to destroy his kingdom, and provides a glimpse of daily life in a land under absolute rule.

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The First Emperor of China by Jonathan Clements

Exposes the intrigues and scandals of Ying Zheng's family - his mother's plot to overthrow him, a revolt led by his stepfather, and the suspicious death of his half-brother. This book explores the immigration crisis that threatened to destroy his kingdom, and provides a glimpse of daily life in a land under absolute rule.
Jonathan Clements is the author, co-author or translator of over thirty books, including The Moon in the Pines, Confucius: A Biography and Pirate King: Coxinga and the Fall of the Ming Dynasty.
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ISBN 13 9780750939591
ISBN 10 0750939591
Title The First Emperor of China
Author Jonathan Clements
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2006-01-25
Number of pages 224
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