5. Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of a unified China, Qin Shi Huang’s belief in his authority led to feats like the Great Wall and his Terracotta Army. His obsession with immortality shows his belief in his own exceptionalism.
The first emperor of a unified China, Qin Shi Huang’s belief in his authority led to feats like the Great Wall and his Terracotta Army. His obsession with immortality shows his belief in his own exceptionalism.