Romance of the Eastern Han Dynasty (Free Public-Domain Book)

The Romance of the Eastern Han is a historical novel from the Ming dynasty. It mainly recounts events surrounding the founding of the Eastern Han dynasty, following Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of Han, as he rises up against Wang Mang and restores the Han dynasty. Blending historical fact with folk tales, it brings to life a host of heroes, including the Twenty-Eight Generals of the Cloud Terrace.