Translated in full for the first time, this third
volume immerses readers in the power and drama of the
electrifying classic Chinese novel. The three great southern
states of Chu, Wu, and Yue are locked in conflict, and their kings
feel a hatred for each other that transcends all bounds. Cruel
humiliations are imposed on the vanquished each time a battle is
lost, while vicious scheming and internecine manipulation destroy
many lives. The balance of power is threatened—but there can only
be one victor. 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literary and historical documents to compose a gripping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: |
September 2023 |
| First published: |
2023 |
| Translators: |
Olivia Milburn
|
| Authors: |
Feng Menglong
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
504 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-520-38107-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-520-38107-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780520381070 |
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