This is a biography of Zeng Guofan (Sō Kokuhan), a prominent statesman, military leader, and thinker of the late Qing dynasty. This book is part of the "China's Great Biographies" series and provides an easy-to-understand explanation of Zeng Guofan's life and the historical context, covering his ideas, philosophy of self-cultivation, career as a bureaucrat, and his response to the Taiping Rebellion. It is a biography of a figure highly regarded in China for his self-cultivation, social skills, and leadership theories. 【Language】 Simplified Chinese 【Series】 China's Great Biographies (Zhongguo Mingren Dazhuan) 【Publisher】 Beijing United Publishing Company 【Recommended for】 ・Those interested in Chinese history (late Qing dynasty) ・Those who enjoy self-cultivation, leadership, and life philosophy ・Recommended as reading material for learning Chinese