Stories of the Warring States. Upper and Lower

Author: Fei Hong
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: In the turbulent era of the Warring States, strategists who traveled between states were the darlings of the time. They often entered the halls of power as advisors and strategists, guiding the destiny of nations, citing evidence extensively, employing ingenious analogies, and demonstrating sharp wit and boundless eloquence. To some extent, they influenced the rise and fall of feudal states and the course of history. The Strategies of the Warring States, compiled by the Han scholar Liu Xiang from the works of strategists during the Warring States period, is a unique national history book. It records the vibrant and diverse historical landscapes of 12 major feudal states from the early Warring States period to the unification of the Qin dynasty 240 years later. In this turbulent and transformative era, strategists who traveled between states were the darlings of the time. They often entered the halls of power as advisors and strategists, guiding the destiny of nations, citing evidence extensively, employing ingenious analogies, demonstrating sharp wit and boundless eloquence, and to some extent influencing the rise and fall of feudal states and the course of history. This national history book, primarily written in the form of journalistic accounts, fully showcases the high level of linguistic and strategic mastery achieved by ancient sages, brimming with life wisdom that leaves modern readers in awe and possessing a unique artistic charm. The Strategies of the Warring States is written in challenging language, posing significant obstacles for modern readers, especially young people, when studying it. This book selects over 400 fascinating historical stories from it, narrating them in plain and accessible language to convey the wisdom, courage, spirit, and elegance of ancient people, guiding young readers to appreciate the endless wealth, pride, and dignity left by a distant civilization for modern times. Renowned painters have paired the stories with exquisite illustrations, vividly and visually highlighting the essence and spirit of the original work.