The Three Kingdoms: A History You Can't Put Down

How often did Liu Bei suffer defeat before he met Zhuge Liang? Why did Cao Cao have to leave the task of replacing the Han dynasty to his son? Was Sima Yi really not the greatest obstacle on Zhuge Liang’s northern campaigns? And was Sun Ce actually “laughed to death” by his own looks?

The stories of the Three Kingdoms are known to every household and have endured for centuries. Its heroes rode into battle with swords and spears, their ambitions sweeping across the land. The times make the hero, but human choices determine the course of history. Centered on its characters and carrying on the spirit of biographical history, this book presents fifty stories of Three Kingdoms heroes. It explores the human relationships and nature beneath the surface of history, follows their triumphs and setbacks, and examines how they navigated life and made choices in their own times. To read history is also to read people.