The Third Empire of Qin: Golden Swords and Steel Horses (.Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Xiao Haohui
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: As an empire that embodies the spirit of the era, the Great Qin Empire vividly reflects the dominant survival spirit of the Chinese nation during that time. The entire civilization system of the Chinese nation has been able to endure like a mighty river, and the strong survival tradition established during the Qin Empire era played a decisive role. The Great Qin Empire is a long historical novel depicting the rise and fall of the Qin Empire. The Qin Empire emerged amidst the fierce competition among powerful states, establishing a strong and unified empire and pioneering a brand-new iron civilization. However, it only lasted for fifteen years, like a shooting star that blazed across the sky and then vanished with a thunderous roar. Within this immense historical contrast and the dramatic fate of the empire lies an innumerable number of miraculous stories and the joys and sorrows of great figures. Their individual destinies, whether delicate, magnificent, righteous, evil, heroic, or mediocre, have composed this historical symphony. The social and cultural framework woven by the empire and the traditions it has gathered still regulate our lives today, forming a great spiritual pillar for the Chinese nation.
The Qin Empire rose among the fierce competition of powerful states, embracing the robust, pragmatic, and innovative spirit of that era. It revered the rule of law, underwent thorough reforms, strove for construction, and unified policies. Over more than one hundred and sixty years, six generations of leaders remained resolute in their efforts, ultimately achieving a great imperial revolution and establishing a strong, unified empire. It pioneered a brand-new era of iron civilization, completing a great historical transformation of Chinese agricultural civilization.
In this monumental and artistic masterpiece, the author endeavors to artistically recreate the arduous and tragic journey of the Qin Empire, which faced the threat of extinction in the late Warring States period when rituals collapsed and music deteriorated. Surrounded by powerful states, the Qin Empire, starting with Qin Xiaogong, endured hardships and underwent reforms to strengthen itself. Through the relentless efforts of several generations of rulers and officials, it finally swept across the six realms and unified the heavens.