Chinese Eunuchs Book One

by Wang Yongsheng

Chinese Eunuchs Book 1 is the first volume in a series that tells the stories of fifteen infamous eunuchs in Chinese history. Every story is about a real man and real events. See how they conspired and manipulated the emperors and empresses they served. Their misdoings were so disastrous that in some cases, they bought about the downfall of an entire dynasty. Stories of powerful eunuchs like Shu Diao and Zhao Gao making their way into high positions and manipulating the Chinese courts, are brought to life in these well-illustrated pages of intriguing but authentic testimonies.

100 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Victor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oddball history manhua that I mostly read for the info, but for the record, it has obviously talented if minimalist art and it's a phenomenally dry read. The rating is mostly for the art, tbh.

[Will · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining cartoon chronicles of dirty tricks in dynastic China.