Martin Palmer is director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture (ICOREC) and secretary general of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC). His previous translations include The Book of Chuang Tzu, The Most Venerable Book, The Dao De Jing and The I Ching.
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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- ISBN-13: 9780241332771
- Publisher: Temple Publications International, Inc.
- Publication date: 09/11/2018
- Pages: 672
- Product dimensions: 5.08(w) x 7.77(h) x 1.21(d)
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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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