The early-Ming Dynasty mandarin and editor of one of the greatest literary undertakings ever performed.

In 1793, Emperor Qianlong of Qing decreed a new process by which to select future Tibetan spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama. And he wrote an essay about it.

Regarding the great Qing Dynasty novel and its unfortunate author.

The chaotic series of events from 290 to 306 A.D. that set the stage for the fall of the Western Jin Dynasty.

The Eastern Han Dynasty conflict between the eunuchs and the mandarins that set the stage for Three Kingdoms.