Translated in full for the first time, this first
volume immerses readers in the power and drama of the
electrifying classic Chinese novel. Deep inside the Zhou
royal palace, an ancient curse is released, and darkness spreads
across the land. An incompetent king’s mad passion for a teenaged
slave leads to the country being torn apart by civil war. As the
situation unravels, will anyone attempt to stand against the forces
of chaos? Â One of the great works of Chinese
literature, Kingdoms in Peril is an epic historical
novel charting the five hundred years leading to the
unification of the country in 221 B.C.E. under the rule of the
legendary First Emperor. Writing some fourteen hundred years
later, the Ming-era author Feng Menglong drew on a vast trove of
literary and historical documents to compose a gripping
narrative account of how China was forged. Detailing the stories of
unforgettable characters who defined and shaped the times in which
they lived, the complete edition of Kingdoms in Peril is a vital
resource for those seeking a comprehensive overview of China’s
ancient past and the political machinations that led to its
unification. There are many historical works that provide an
account of some of these events, but none are as thrilling and
breathtakingly memorable as Kingdoms in Peril.
General
Imprint: |
University of California Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Translators: |
Olivia Milburn
|
Authors: |
Feng Menglong
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
510 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-520-38100-1 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-520-38100-9 |
Barcode: |
9780520381001 |
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