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“hing ming hung”

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  • The Road to the Throne

    How Liu Bang Founded Chinas Han Dynasty

    by Hing Ming Hung ...
    Liu Bang (256 BC‒195 BC), posthumously called Emperor Gaozu, was a low-ranking functionary in an obscure corner of the realm when he caught the wave of the great uprisings against the Qin Dynasty. First as leader of a local contingent and then as general of larger and larger armies, he eventually overthrew the despotic Qin emperor. Today, the Han are the majority ethnic identity in China.This is ... Read more

    $21.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • From the Mongols to the Ming Dynasty

    by Hing Ming Hung ...
    A beggar, an itinerant monk, leapt to greatness during a tumultuous epoch and went on to found the Ming Dynasty of China (1368A--1644).As a destitute peasant with nothing to lose, he started a local rebellion; success built on success. Defeating local warlords, Zhu Yuan Zhang conquered all the southern part of China, then sent his army north and took the rest.By unifying many Chinese lands, he ... Read more

    $39.89 USD

  • The Brilliant Reign of the Kangxi Emperor

    China's Qing Dynasty

    by Hing Ming Hung ...
    The Brilliant Reign of the Kangxi Emperor: China's Qing Dynasty by Hing Ming Hung is a charming and insightful look into one of the most transformative periods in Chinese history.The book delves into the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, who is regarded as one of China's greatest rulers. Through a blend of detailed research and captivating narrative, Hing Ming ... Read more

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  • Road to the Throne

    by Hing Ming Hung ...
    Liu Bang was a low-ranking functionary in an obscure corner of the realm when he caught the wave of great uprisings against the Qin Dynasty in China. First as leader of a local contingent and then as general of larger and larger armies, he eventually overthrew the despotic Qin emperor in 206 BC and brought the Han people to power. The Han are the majority ethnic identity in today'A's China. ... Read more

    $39.89 USD

  • From the Mongols to the Ming Dynasty

    How a Begging Monk Became Emperor of China, Zhu Yuan Zhang

    by Hung Hing Ming ...
    A beggar, an itinerant monk, leapt to greatness during a tumultuous epoch and went on to found the Ming Dynasty of China (1368-1644).As a destitute peasant with nothing to lose, he started a local rebellion; success built on success. Defeating local warlords, Zhu Yuan Zhang conquered all the southern part of China, then sent his army north and unified the rest.Zhu Yuan Zhang broke out of a ... Read more

    $21.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ten States, Five Dynasties, One Great Emperor

    by Hung Hing Ming ...
    Drawn from Chinese classics of history, Hing Ming Hung's biographies introduce China's most emblematic historical figures and the cultural attributes fostered by China's ancient chronicles. This book is about one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history, Zhao Kuang Yin, Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). He is honored for having unified China in the extremely chaotic period of 'Five ... Read more

    $39.89 USD

  • From the Mongols to the Ming Dynasty

    How a Begging Monk Became Emperor of China, Zhu Yuan Zhang

    by Hing Hung Ming ...
    The Ming Dynasty was a brilliant stretch of three centuries of native Chinese rule, during which China's influence left its mark on cultures and societies from Vietnam in the east to the Turks in the west.This history book traces the rise of one exceptional man during turbulent times, Zhu Yuan Zhang. As a destitute peasant with nothing to lose, he started a local rebellion; success built on ... Read more

    $21.89 USD

  • The Magnificent Emperor Wu

    China’s Han Dynasty

    by Hung Hing Ming ...
    One of the greatest emperors in Chinese history, Emperor Wu (civilian name Liu Che) expanded China's territory dramatically by uniting and bringing peace to several smaller, warring states. Breakthroughs in this era eventualy led to the foundation of the Great Silk Road.During his reign (157 BC87 BC) Liu Che consolidated China’s power under a strong central government founded on the Confucian ... Read more

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  • Li Shi Min, Founding the Tang Dynasty

    by Hung Hing Ming ...
    Li Shi Min, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-A-907), is regarded as the greatest emperor in Chinese history. He conquered the powerful Eastern Turkic Khanate and other khanates in the north and northwest, making China the greatest empire in Asia. Under his reign China entered into a period of peace and prosperity. ... Read more

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  • The Brilliant Reign of the Kangxi Emperor

    China's Qing Dynasty

    by Hung Hing Ming ...
    The Manchu people, a nomadic tribe from the northeast, rose up in 1616 and took the lead for the new era. The great leader Nurhaci step by step took control of the weakened empire. His successors went on to drive away Russian incursions, to re-unite with Taiwan, and to settle unrest in the regions. Tax reforms and administrative improvements helped solidify the gains.Stability brought prosperity, ... Read more

    $20.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ten States, Five Dynasties, One Great Emperor

    How Emperor Taizu Unified China in the Song Dynasty

    by Hung Hing Ming ...
    Drawn from Chinese classics of history, Hung Hing Ming's biographies introduce China's most emblematic historical figures and the cultural attributes fostered by China's ancient chronicles. This book is about one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history, Zhao Kuang Yin, founder of the Song Dynasty (9601279). He is honored for having unified China in the extremely chaotic period of 'Five ... Read more

    $21.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

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    In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, ... Read more

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