Tales of Prime Ministers in Ancient China

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.