Kingdoms in Peril, Volume 4: The Assassins Strike by Olivia Milburn Paperback Bo

Description: Kingdoms in Peril, Volume 4 by Olivia Milburn, Feng Menglong Translated in full for the first time, this fourth volume immerses readers in the power and drama of the electrifying classic Chinese novel. Many centuries of violence have forged a new political order, and seven great warring kingdoms are now established. However, old loyalties persist, and brave men are still determined to avenge their former lords. Even as their world consigns them to the past, a handful of assassins still seek to rewrite history. One of the great works of Chinese literature, Kingdoms in Peril is an epic historical novel charting the five hundred years leading to the unification of the country in 221 B.C.E. under the rule of the legendary First Emperor. Writing some fourteen hundred years later, the Ming-era author Feng Menglong drew on a vast trove of literary and historical documents to compose a gripping narrative account of how China was forged. Detailing the stories of unforgettable characters who defined and shaped the times in which they lived, the complete edition of Kingdoms in Peril is a vital resource for those seeking a comprehensive overview of Chinas ancient past and the political machinations that led to its unification. There are many historical works that provide an account of some of these events, but none are as thrilling and breathtakingly memorable as Kingdoms in Peril. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Feng Menglong (1574–1646) was a Chinese novelist, historian, and poet of the late Ming Dynasty. A master storyteller, he has long been admired for the psychological realism of his characters as well as the narrative skill displayed in his novels and short story collections. Olivia Milburn is Professor in the School of Chinese at the University of Hong Kong. Her previous publications include The Glory of Yue and The Spring and Autumn Annals of Master Yan. Details ISBN0520381106 Author Feng Menglong Publisher University of California Press Year 2023 ISBN-13 9780520381100 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-10-17 Imprint University of California Press Subtitle The Assassins Strike Place of Publication Berkerley Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2023-10-17 US Release Date 2023-10-17 UK Release Date 2023-10-17 Illustrations 2 maps ISBN-10 0520381106 Pages 472 Translator Olivia Milburn Audience Professional & Vocational DEWEY 895.1346 AU Release Date 2023-11-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157414734;

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