Xiang Yu

This book is a general historical reading about Xiang Yu and his era. It is a "little book for everyone" written by Nagata Hidemasa, a famous Japanese historian of Qin and Han Dynasties. The book comprehensively describes Xiang Yu's turbulent life based on records in historical books such as "Historical Records" and "Hanshu". Xiang Yu rebelled against Qin at the age of twenty-four and became an all-powerful leader. However, in the Chu-Han conflict, he missed the opportunity to kill his opponents and ended up on the road of no return when he was defeated in Gaixia. He tragically ended his life at the age of thirty-one. On the historical stage between Qin and Han Dynasties, Xiang Yu was like a comet sweeping across the sky, leaving behind many brilliance and mystery. This book vividly displays Xiang Yu's heroic image in the wars between Qin and Han Dynasties, provides an in-depth analysis of Xiang Yu's character and the reasons for his failure, and also discusses Xiang Yu's image in later literary and dramatic works. The book also describes Liu Bang, Han Xin and other important figures who were closely related to Xiang Yu during the Qin and Han Dynasties, showing the entire historical picture at that time. This book adopts a comparative perspective between China and Japan. It has a solid foundation in historical materials, vivid and fluent language, and high readability. It helps readers understand Xiang Yu's personality and demeanor as well as the history of the Qin and Han Dynasties.