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444. The First Emperor of China

The Rest Is History

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The Brutal Conquests of a Ruthless Emperor

An ancient emperor was described as having a prominent nose, large eyes, a chest like a bird of prey, and the voice of a jackal, embodying little kindness and the heart of a tiger or a wolf. This terrifying ruler faced assassination attempts, but all failed. By 221 B.C., this emperor had conquered all other six kingdoms, allegedly slaughtering over a million people during his conquests.

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