Xiao Xiao: Qin, Chu, and Han

Relive history in a humorous atmosphere as this book recounts the legendary lives of Qin Shi Huang, Xiang Yu, and Liu Bang in a witty tone.

The first volume, The Glorious Qin, begins with Ying Zheng ascending the throne. It describes Qin's conquest of the six other states at the end of the Warring States period, and continues all the way to Qin Shi Huang's death.

The second volume, The Magnificent Chu, begins with the uprising of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang. It tells how the Chu army, led by Xiang Yu and supported by Liu Bang, fought in the great peasant rebellion to overthrow the tyrannical Qin and strike fear into the other lords.

The third volume, The Radiant Han, introduces the struggle for supremacy between Chu and Han. Liu Bang, once a Chu army general, establishes his state in Hanzhong, then advances eastward to vie with Xiang Yu for control of the realm, ultimately founding the Great Han dynasty.

The entire book centers on one word: joy. It uses humor to mask history's bloodshed and brutality, so readers can revisit these bloody historical tales without the slightest discomfort, instead feeling refreshed and delighted.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.