China's version of Game of Thrones, a panoramic retelling of one great ruler's struggle to claim dominion over the land.
Hundreds of characters, dozens of battles: intrigue and romance, power and ambition. A glorious age torn by war and strife, and a sweeping history of rivalry for supremacy.
The Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods are among the most vivid chapters in Chinese history. This story begins with King Ping of Zhou's eastward relocation, recounts the rise of Qi and Chu and their struggle for supremacy, and ends with Qi's apparent victory. But the rivalry among the feudal lords did not end there. After the deaths of Guan Zhong and Duke Huan of Qi, Qi gradually declined. Meanwhile, Chong'er, a prince of Jin who had wandered in exile, returned home and established his hegemony through events such as the retreat of three encampments and the Battle of Chengpu.
The five-volume historical novel series The Glowing Fires of Spring and Autumn spans three hundred years, from Zheng's brief ascendancy in the Spring and Autumn period to the end of Yue's dominance. Its pages are filled with bloody battles and slaughter, as well as the profound tenderness beneath the armor of its brave men, in an effort to restore history as it truly was.
This volume is a combined edition of books 1 through 5 of The Glowing Fires of Spring and Autumn.
This book is wonderful! Like the Chinese version of "Game of Thrones", the characters and war scenes in the book reminded me of my uncle who loved studying history. He always said that history is very interesting. It seems that I have to read this book carefully. It will definitely be interesting to chat with him then. And I especially like the description of the Chu Kingdom. I feel that the Chu children are all very unique, very similar to my friends who are working hard to live. I think this book is worth reading and recommend it to you!