The Great Ming Dynasty (Classic Edition)

Set against the turmoil of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, this book tells the legendary story of Zhu Yuanzhang, who rose from humble beginnings and joined forces with Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Hu Dahai, and other heroes to overthrow the tyrannical Yuan regime, pacify the rival warlords across the land, and ultimately found the Great Ming dynasty. The story features grand battlefield campaigns and clashes of political strategy, while also tracing the rises and falls of its many heroes. Later, it follows the shifting currents at court and the treacherous officials who held sway after Zhu Yuanzhang took the throne, as well as the Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, who launched the Jingnan Campaign to seize power and secure the realm. The fate of the dynasty is intertwined with that of the heroes of a chaotic age, making for a gripping plot and vivid characters.