In the long history of China, the Three Kingdoms period shines like a brilliant and unique star, its allure boundless. The Three Kingdoms in Plain Language will lift the veil on this mysterious era, bringing to life a time of heroes and ceaseless warfare in clear, accessible prose.
Based on Chen Shou's original Records of the Three Kingdoms, this book has been carefully crafted to set aside obscure classical language, allowing every reader to immerse themselves in the story with ease. From the chaos that engulfed the land at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, to the rivalries among Wei, Shu, and Wu, and finally the unification of the three states under Jin, the book vividly portrays many legendary figures: Zhuge Liang, the embodiment of wisdom; Cao Cao, the ambitious warlord; Guan Yu, famed for his loyalty and righteousness; and Zhang Fei, fearless and mighty. Their extraordinary stories, clashes of strategy, and tangled loves and hatreds all come vividly to life.
Whether you're a history enthusiast eager to explore the turbulent history of the Three Kingdoms, or simply a reader hoping to experience the lofty ambitions and passions of its heroes, The Three Kingdoms in Plain Language is the perfect choice. Transmigrate across a thousand years and discover the unique spirit of that era.
The Three Kingdoms is a melee between warlords, like a group of three-year-old children playing house. Today you and I are friendly, tomorrow we turn against each other, and the day after tomorrow we get back together again. It is a dark era with no king, no father, no bottom line, no national justice, no integrity, and even no humanity.
It's very good. I had a hard time watching the original work, but this one is totally right! And simple and easy to understand
It's a very good book. Pei's notes have also been translated into vernacular, which is suitable for me who was confused after reading the original book 🤭
Tomato's first vernacular version of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, although it has flaws, the faults do not hide the good points. It is very suitable for an illiterate person like me [Chigua]
I benefited a lot from reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms for the first time [OK]
Great, great
Very nice, thank you author
It makes up for the regret that classical Chinese texts won't stay in my mind after reading them.
Very exciting, watched history
Very good, Pei Zhu also has translations