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Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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Compressed and organized into 54 famous scenes and lines
The Minimum You Need to Know About Romance of the Three Kingdoms

The most beloved historical novel in China, Korea, and Japan, “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
『Romance of the Three Kingdoms』, written based on various materials such as folktales, stories, and historical facts from the Three Kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu, has been consistently loved for 2,000 years.
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a highly accomplished work that is based on historical facts while also incorporating a balanced amount of fictional imagination, as Zhang Xuecheng, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty, once commented that it was "70% fact and 30% fiction."
However, it could not avoid being criticized as being difficult to read and understand due to the countless characters, complex narrative, complicated maps, and difficult idioms.

This book contains dozens of volumes of the grand epic, The Story of the Three Kingdoms, sorted into 54 scenes, allowing readers to grasp the essential narrative and characters at a glance.
It includes famous scenes and quotes that became the origins of words we know well, such as Peach Blossom Land Oath, Samgo Choryeo, Su-eo Ji-gyo, Chul-sapyo, Go-yuk-ji-cheok, Bae Su-jin, Gwal-moksang-dae, and Eop-cham-masok, and shows major historically important battles, such as the Battle of Red Cliffs, the Battle of Guandu, and the Battle of Wuzhangyuan, organized into battlefield maps.
Additionally, the genealogy of the warlords and heroes that arose in various regions during the Three Kingdoms period has been concisely and clearly organized so that one can glance at it at a glance.
It is a definitive and essential summary of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

The true charm of 『Romance of the Three Kingdoms』 lies in the attitude toward life shown by the characters.
『Romance of the Three Kingdoms』 is not just about ancient Chinese history and interesting stories.
This is a living, breathing story that you'll want to read again and again, a story necessary for living in this era where questions like, "What is a human being?", "What is life?", "What is the right thing to do?", and "What should we fight for?"
Through this book, I hope you will learn how the heroes of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" pioneered their era in these times of wavering values, and glimpse into their lifestyles.
It will be a great way to gain the insights you need to live in the present.
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preface

Part 1.
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, an epic tale of division and unification

01.
The Yellow Turban Rebellion: The Prelude to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms
02.
Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei become sworn brothers in a peach orchard.
03.
The Fall of the Yellow Turban Bandits and the Rise of New Heroes
04.
The suppression of the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the prelude to the rise of warlords
05.
The decline of the Later Han Dynasty due to the tyranny of eunuchs
06.
The Eunuch's Scheme and Ha Jin's Death
07.
Dong Zhuo's declaration of the emperor's abdication and Lu Bu's betrayal
08.
Dong Zhuo's tyranny and the formation of an anti-Dong Zhuo coalition by feudal lords
09.
The advance of the anti-Dong Zhuo coalition and Guan Yu's heroic deeds
10.
The Battle of Hulao Pass, a clash between Dong Zhuo and the anti-Dong Zhuo coalition
11.
The collapse of the anti-Dong Zhuo coalition and the death of Sun Jian
12.
The legendary beauty who sowed discord between Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu
13.
Cao Cao and Yuan Shao's expansion of power
14.
Liu Bei's rule over the Western Zhou Dynasty and Cao Cao's enthronement of Emperor Xian
15.
Liu Bei takes refuge in Cao Cao after Lu Bu plunders Xuzhou.
16.
Yuan Shu's self-proclaimed emperor and the end of Lu Bu
17.
Liu Bei's escape and Guan Yu's conditional surrender
18.
The Battle of White Horse, the preliminary battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao
19.
Guan Yu sheds tears at Liu Bei's letter.
20.
The Battle of Guandu: The Clash Between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao
21.
Sun Ce's death and Yuan Shao's downfall
22.
Liu Bei's escape from Jing Province and Cao Cao's conquest of Hebei
23.
Liu Bei meets Zhuge Liang after three attempts.
24.
Liu Bei overcomes a crisis in the Battle of Changbanpo
25.
Zhou Yu's resolve to engage in battle, sparked by Zhuge Liang's wisdom
26.
Battle of Red Cliffs 1: Prologue
27.
Battle of Red Cliffs 2: Zhuge Liang steals 100,000 arrows
28.
Battle of Red Cliffs III: Zhuge Liang Unleashes a Southeast Wind on the Yangtze River
29.
Battle of Red Cliffs IV: Cao Cao's crushing defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs
30.
Battle of Red Cliffs 5: Guan Yu, a Righteous Man, Saves Cao Cao
31.
Zhou Yu died leaving the Later Han in the care of Lu Su.
32.
Liu Bei gains Yi Province
33.
Liu Bei loses Pang Tong in the battle against Shu.
34.
Liu Bei conquers Chengdu, the capital of Shu.
35.
The Battle of Hefei and the Founding of Wei
36.
The veteran generals Huang Zhong and Yan An defeated the Wei army with a strategic plan.
37.
Liu Bei defeats Cao Cao and becomes king of Hanzhong.
38.
Guan Yu's End
39.
The End of the Heroes of the Three Kingdoms: Guan Yu, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei
40.
Zhuge Liang conquers the Nanman and prepares for the Northern Expedition.
41.
Zhuge Liang cut off Ma Sok's head while crying
42.
An ironic ending to a grand story

Part 2.
A story more powerful than reality: The birth of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

01.
Chen Shou's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," which served as the basis for "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
02.
The orthodox dynasty of the Three Kingdoms
03.
Jin Shu hints at the legitimacy of the Shu kingdom in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
04.
The theory of Cao Cao's influence and the theory of Shu's legitimacy, which emerged during the Eastern Jin Dynasty
05.
The perspective contained in the 'Story of the Three Kingdoms' passed down by storytellers
06.
The Birth of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms
07.
The Evolution of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 1: The Emergence of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms
08.
The Evolution of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 2: From the Li Zhuo-wu Version to the Mo Zong-gang Version
09.
Central control to know before reading 『Romance of the Three Kingdoms』
10.
Local Administration You Should Know Before Reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms
11.
What You Need to Know About the Military System of the Later Han Dynasty Before Reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms
12.
To understand the power of the Three Kingdoms period, you must know the nouns.

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Publisher's Review
A humanities series that can be completed in one volume!

A grand human drama of heroes overflowing with wisdom, courage, and romance!
A story that transcends time, the definitive edition of 『Romance of the Three Kingdoms』!

The 'Humanities and Liberal Arts Series in One Volume' is characterized by its ability to explain a vast amount of specialized knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner and to aid understanding with illustrations.
In particular, this book contains not only illustrations, but also a genealogy of characters organized by faction, a map of the battlefields where important battles took place, a faction map showing the locations of warlords who fought in each region, a chronological table by era, a genealogy of the Later Han imperial family, a chart of officials in charge of the central government and local administration of the Later Han, and a concise summary of the birth and evolution of the novel 『Romance of the Three Kingdoms』.
Thanks to this, the story unfolds so vividly that it feels like it's happening right before your eyes, and you can immediately understand the situation and historical background in which the story unfolds.
It is a friendly composition for those who have difficulty reading books, as well as for adults who want to reacquire liberal arts knowledge.


The story of Liu Bei's virtue, Guan Yu's loyalty, Zhang Fei's bravery, Zhuge Liang's wisdom, and Cao Cao's brilliance transcends time and still touches our hearts with emotion today.
Because it is full of the wisdom, courage, romance, and aspirations of heroes who sought to unify the world and resolve the chaotic situation.
This is because it contains the 'origin of humanity' that does not fade even after a long time, and it constantly conveys how to live in the world and what values ​​must be protected even in the midst of all kinds of hardship.


I hope you can follow the uninterrupted writing and immerse yourself in the world of 『Romance of the Three Kingdoms』.
If you want to gain insight into justice, worldly conduct, life, and the wisdom to navigate the world, keep this book by your side and read it.
Through the stories of the old people, you will find the strength to overcome the dizzying present and finally rise up.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 15, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 232 pages | 366g | 145*210*15mm
- ISBN13: 9788925574356
- ISBN10: 8925574357

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