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This book was released on with total page 466 pages. Heavenly Khan: A Biography of Emperor Tang Taizong (Li Shimin) (2014). Heavenly Khan: A Biography of Emperor Tang Taizong (Li Shimin) by Victor Cunrui Xiong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Download or read book Heavenly Khan written by Victor Cunrui Xiong and published by Airiti Press. Victor Cunrui Xiong Western Michigan University Department of History Victor. The international prestige he had won for Tang China was so high that the states of Central and North Asia honored him with the title of “Heavenly Khan.” Although his father founded the dynasty, it was his reign that laid the groundwork for a brilliant empire that was to endure for centuries. Heavenly Khan by Victor Cunrui Xiong, 9789866286667, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. As emperor he encouraged critical suggestions by his court officials, which he often adopted, and lent support to the religions of his day, notably, Buddhism, Daoism, and Christianity. In the process of vanquishing his enemies on the battlefield, he proved himself to be a great military genius. About 30 years younger than Muhammad, he grew up in a world of devastating upheaval that tore China asunder and was thrust into the role of a military commander in his father’s rebel army while still a teenager.

This historical fiction is based on the true story of Li Shimin (also known as Tang Taizong), the greatest sovereign in Chinese history. Heavenly Khan by Victor Cunrui Xiong is an extraordinary historical novel that will have readers traveling back in time when the Khan were alive. Heavenly Khan (Victor Cunrui Xiong) 131 The Wise King: A Christian Prince, Muslim Spain, and the Birth of the Renaissance (Simon R.