A Little History of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods Every Day

Still struggling with dense, hard-to-understand history books? A Little Spring and Autumn and Warring States History Every Day is just the thing for you! This book is like a history talk show, making the dry history of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods lively and entertaining.

Open it, and the feudal lords stop seeming like stuffy figures from on high. Instead, they become the stars of an endless palace drama, fighting day after day for territory and power. There’s King Goujian of Yue, the inspirational underdog who endured hardship and humiliation before rising from a fallen ruler to become one of the great hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period, making him a role model for every office worker. And then there’s Su Qin, the ultimate smooth talker, who traveled among the Six States and persuaded them to grant him the seals of all six chancellors, making him a true diplomatic superstar of the Warring States period.

There are no long-winded academic lectures here, just a series of lively, entertaining little stories. The book interprets history through a modern lens, explaining complex political struggles and military strategies in plain language and with internet slang. Read a few pages each day and make easy use of your spare moments. Before you know it, you’ll know the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods inside out. Whether you’re chatting with friends or taking part in a quiz, you’ll be able to show off your historical knowledge and become the history buff of your social circle.