本书全面梳理了中国历史上41个盛世，着重描述了成康之治、文景之治、昭宣中兴、光武中兴、明章之治、元嘉之治、开皇之治、贞观之治、永徽之治、开元盛世、咸平之治、永乐盛世、康乾盛世等13个盛世景象，涉及当时政治、经济、文化、军事及人民生活诸方面，并深刻剖析了每一个盛世的来龙去脉。这一系列历史之镜，有许多成功的经验可资借鉴，也有不少令人扼腕的教训值得吸取。本书视角独特，在力求史料翔实的同时力求生动，注重历史细节，可读性较强。( This book comprehensively gives a description of 41 golden ages in the history of China and focuses on 13 phenomenon of Excellent Governance of Chengkang Era, Excellent Governance of Wenjing Era, Rising Age of Zhaoxuan Era, Rising Age of Guangwu Era, Excellent Governance of Mingzhang Era, Excellent Governance of Yuanjia Era, Excellent Governance of Kaihuang Era, Excellent Governance of Zhenguan Era, Excellent Governance of Yonghui Era, Flourishing Age of Kaiyuan Era, Excellent Governance of Xianping Era, Flourishing Age of Yongle Era and Flourishing Age of Kangqian Era. From contemporary politics, economy, culture, military affairs and people’s life, the author profoundly analyzes each flourishing age. This series of historical mirrors have many successful experiences and distressing lessons for use to learn form. With unique perspective, this book pursues true, complete and vivid historical materials and it focuses on historical details and readability. )