Asiapac Books is proud to present this graphic depiction of Famous Chinese Diplomats Through the Ages. Some of the diplomats and stories featured here might not be as familiar as other popular characters and legends. Nevertheless, all 12 stories will enthral readers with the truelife struggles of their characters.

Brilliant diplomats abound throughout the history of China.

From as early as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770 - 221BC) to the fall of the Qing Dynasty (1911), Chinese diplomats had played a pivotal role in maintaining peace and prosperity for their land.

Twelve stories have been specially selected to demonstrate the eloquence, wit and courage of Chinese diplomats living in turbulent times.

Jiang Ziya and Zhuge Liang were astute negotiators and war strategists. Zhang Qian, the adventurous ambassador to the West, opened up the Silk Road. Feng Liao, the first female Chinese diplomat, averted war for the Han Imperial Court. Lin Zexu launched a furious campaign against the use of opium.

These stories and many more - full of charm and appeal,wit and wisdom - serve as an excellent introduction to the history and development of Chinese diplomacy.

1

Ziya Defeats Lord Hu by

Diplomatic Tactics

2

Premier Guan Zhong

Leads Qi to Dominance

3

Zichan Tears Down

High Walls to Nettle Jin

4

Jin Envoy Tests the

State of Qi

5

Lu Gu Establishes

Diplomatic Ties with Nanyue

6

Zhang Qian Opens

Up the Silk Road

7

Feng Liao, the Lady

Ambassador to Wusun

8

Zhuge Liang Thrashes Cao

Troops at Chibi

9

Shen Kuo Stumps the Liao

Envoy with a Map

10

Zheng He Outwits

and Captures the

Ceylonese King

11

Lin Zexu Destroys

Opium at Tiger Gate

12

Huang Zunxian Stands Up

for the Overseas Chinese