A look at the vassal states that once dominated the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods
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☆ Storytelling takes the lead, with historical analysis to complement it, making this both entertaining and informative!
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[Synopsis]
The Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were an era of great division in Chinese history.
They were also a time of unprecedented activity in warfare, technology, diplomacy, philosophy, and talent.
Throughout these turbulent five hundred years,
every vassal state, large or small, did everything it could
to secure a place for itself in this chaotic age.
Combining storytelling with historical analysis,
this book surveys the states that once dominated the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods before eventually declining,
and reveals the little-known secrets behind the rise and fall of these states...
[About the Author]
Shen Xianting: A native Shanghainese born in the early 1990s and an amateur history enthusiast. In his spare time, he enjoys the magical realism of Yan Lianke as well as the social mystery novels of Seicho Matsumoto, so his writing style leans toward an unadorned realism. He has also tried his hand at writing fiction, and his essays and prose have appeared in publications such as China Art News. His accessible history column on Zhihu Yanyan has tens of thousands of readers.
This book is very interesting! It tells the rise and fall of various vassal states during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in the form of a story, making me feel like I have traveled through that turbulent era. The book also reveals many unknown historical secrets, and I feel like the author is really awesome! As the book says, "The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period were a period of great division in Chinese history. It was also the most active period in terms of military, science and technology, diplomacy, thought, and talent." That era was truly full of infinite possibilities. I think this book is very suitable for people who are interested in history and will definitely gain a lot.
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I have finished reading the third one. It is a very interesting book. The language is simple and humorous. The author is also very interesting. I am looking forward to the author's new book.