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A new translation and abridgement of one of the four classical Chinese novels - an epic story of warring factions in the era of China's Han dynasty

Written more than six centuries ago and still read by millions throughtout Asia today, The Romance of Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel set during the Han dynasty that dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, recounting their personal and military battles, intrigues, and struggles to achieve dominance for almost 100 years. Part historical record and part legend, the novel covers the turbulent final years of the Han dynasty when China broke into three competing kingdoms, and delves into the politics of war, power, and diplomacy, causing it to be viewed not just as a great work of literature, but also as a guide for success in business and leadership.

The most famous historical novel in China, it has inspired countless adaptations worldwide and remains one of the most beloved works of East Asian literature.

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Book category Books in English Fiction & related items Fiction: special features Fiction in translation

• Full title: The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
• Author: Luo Guanzhong
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 672
• EAN: 9780241332771
• ISBN: 9780241332771
• ID: 19046827
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Weight: 458 g
• Dimensions: 158 × 138 × 31 mm
• Date of publishing: 26. July 2018

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