Translated in full for the first time, this second
volume immerses readers in the power and drama of the
electrifying classic Chinese novel. Lord Wen of Jin brings
some temporary stability to the political scene when he returns
after many years in exile. However, the grants of land and office
to his longstanding supporters make them too powerful for his
successors to control. Just as the Zhou aristocrats seize power
from their king, a bitter struggle begins as ministers seek to
impose their authority on their lords. 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on a vast trove of literary and historical documents to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
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
502 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-520-38102-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-520-38102-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780520381025 |
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