A Popular History of the Later Han

Name: A Popular History of the Later Han
Author: Cai Dongfan

后汉通俗演义

by Cai Dongfan (蔡东藩)

Status: Completed
Length: 582k Words
Genre: Historical
Subgenre: Unknown
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[Historical Romance Grounded in the Official Record, The Complete History of the Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms, An Easy Introduction to Official History] A Popular History of the Later Han is a classic historical novel in episodic form and a continuation of A Popular History of the Former Han. Across one hundred chapters, it follows the full historical arc from Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han and Emperor Guangwu's restoration, through the decline of the Eastern Han, to the division of the realm into the Three Kingdoms. Faithful to the historical record, it does not invent events. Eschewing the obscure style of official histories, it uses accessible, semi-classical prose to recount two centuries of upheaval: Liu Xiu's victory against a million troops at the Battle of Kunyang, the achievements of the Twenty-Eight Generals of the Cloud Terrace, the repeated seizure of power by the imperial in-laws and eunuchs, the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and the contest for supremacy among Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, and other warlords. Unlike Romance of the Three Kingdoms, with its many fictional episodes, this book is rooted in the Book of the Later Han and the Records of the Three Kingdoms. Each chapter includes the author's commentary, distinguishing fact from fiction and clarifying the differences between historical novels and official history. Easy for anyone to read, it requires no memorization of dates. Follow the story to understand the forces behind the Eastern Han's rise and fall. Enjoy it as a gripping tale of political intrigue and warfare, or read it as an introduction to history. Students and newcomers to history alike can easily understand the latter half of the Han dynasty.

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100Chapters

60Reads

8.4Score

22Listens

207Reads · all time

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