The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is Lo Kuan-chung's retelling of the events attending the fall of the Han Dynasty in 220 A.D., one of the most tumultuous and fascinating periods in Chinese history. It is an epic saga of brotherhood and rivalry, of loyalty and treachery, of victory and death. As important for Chinese culture as the Homeric epics have been for the West, this fourteenth-century masterpiece continues to be loved and read throughout China as well as in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 2 (Tuttle Classics)
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In spite of the persuasion of P'ang T'ung and Fa Cheng, Lui Pei steadily refused to sanction the assassination of his host, even if thereby he was to gain possession of the land of Shu. Read the first page
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Post Red Cliff Three Kingdoms Epic
Jun 21 2012
By susumu-5
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The second volume of one of the most popular Chinese literature works set in Ancient China during late second to late third century China narrates on what happened to the 3k world years after the Battle of Chibi(Red Cliff) in 208 A.D. In this latter volume, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, and Cao Pi(son of Cao Cao) name themselves as Emperors and China had been divided with Wei(Zao Pi), Shu(Liu Bei), and Wu(Sun Quan). When you read this volume you will find that lots of heroes of previous volume depart the earth such as Guan Yu, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Zhang Fei. Particularly that of Guan Yu is tragic. On Chapter 106 even Zhuge Liang must face his own death. And that was not the end of the story. Although not as exciting as the days these heroes lived the story goes on until the Shu and Wu are conquered by Jin Dynasty led by Simas.
Note: Tuttle edition uses Wade system which spells differently from current Pin Yin system. Free softwares are available to exchange Pin Yin and Wade but it may take some time to get used to the spelling differences.
Verdict: Zhuge Liang and Simas take greater role in this latter half of the epic.
Rating: 90 out of 100
Recommended for: Chinese literature fans, fans of historical novels.
Note: Tuttle edition uses Wade system which spells differently from current Pin Yin system. Free softwares are available to exchange Pin Yin and Wade but it may take some time to get used to the spelling differences.
Verdict: Zhuge Liang and Simas take greater role in this latter half of the epic.
Rating: 90 out of 100
Recommended for: Chinese literature fans, fans of historical novels.
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Beautiful work of literature
Jan 29 2013
By Tom
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This, along with the first volume, combine to make one of the most engaging epic stories in human history. It can be dense at times and readers may find themselves reading only one chapter at a time, most of them being only ten pages, but each chapter is a rich story in itself. Characters appear and die rapidly so readers my find themselves, at first, going back to previous chapters to become reacquainted with some to try to understand their significance. This quality can slow the reading process. However, this book will provide you with years of good reading material and introduce you to great heroes and impressive strategies.
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Essential Reading to help Westerners Understand Chinese Culture
Dec 21 2012
By Gary Mugg
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It's a really long read, and there are many, many characters, each of whom may have several different names, and none of the names are easy for Westerners to remember; nevertheless, some very important mythological and historical characters permeate the majority of the book, for example Kwan Kung. You see a statue of Kwan Kung in a lot of Chinese businesses. He is a red-faced king who carries a long staff with a blade attached that is useful for chopping enemy heads off. His character is prominent, and his legend is understood by the majority of Han Chinese.
The story centers around the fall of the Han Dynasty, which is considered a "Golden Age" of Chinese History. I recommend reading this, just to gain an understanding of the attitudes and point of view of most Chinese. On the whole, most Chinese are very proud of their history, and most claim that the history is 5,000 years. Just keep reading, even if you're confused by the names and the discontinuities; by the time you're at the end, it should begin to sink in.
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The story centers around the fall of the Han Dynasty, which is considered a "Golden Age" of Chinese History. I recommend reading this, just to gain an understanding of the attitudes and point of view of most Chinese. On the whole, most Chinese are very proud of their history, and most claim that the history is 5,000 years. Just keep reading, even if you're confused by the names and the discontinuities; by the time you're at the end, it should begin to sink in.
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