As a new dynasty that existed between the two Han Dynasties, the relevant historical materials of its founder Wang Mang are mainly based on the "Book of Han", especially the "Book of Han and the Biography of Wang Mang". Throughout the dynasties, many people have made mixed evaluations of Wang Mang based on limited historical materials, making Wang Mang a controversial historical figure. Is Wang Mang a "philosopher king" who "returns to the heart of the world", or a usurper who "abandons heaven and man"? Holy kings, usurpers, liars, hypocrites, which is the truest side of Wang Mang?
Xiangrui: Wang Mang and His Time is the first "historical non-fiction" work by the literary and historical writer Zhang Xiangrong, which recreates the process of regime change from the Western Han Dynasty to the New Dynasty to the Eastern Han Dynasty, outlining the historical face of Wang Mang and the rise and fall of the New Mang Dynasty. An astronomical phenomenon that seems unsurprising today was given rich political significance at that time, and even became a historical opportunity for dynastic change. The emergence of "Xiangrui" not only attracts Wang Mang, but also attracts today's readers to dig deep into the mysteries contained in it.
Source: Nanjing Daily
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