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.
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author Feng Menglong drew on a vast trove of literary and historical
documents to compose a gripping narrative account of how China was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.
