Three Emperors and Five Kings to Western Zhou - Illustrated 18 Histories (01)

Author: Gao Yurong
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The Comic History of the Eighteen Dynasties is a masterpiece by the renowned Korean cartoonist, Gao Yurong. Based on A Concise History of the Eighteen Dynasties, this series uses vivid brushwork and meticulous descriptions to unravel the threads of China's four-thousand-year history, offering an exhilarating interpretation of Chinese history. Through the key figures of history, it weaves together historical scenes, allowing readers to enjoy the pleasure of reading while gaining complex historical knowledge and experiencing different ways of appreciating history. A Concise History of the Eighteen Dynasties was compiled by Zeng Xianzhi of the Yuan Dynasty, summarizing the official histories of each dynasty. From Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian to Tuo Tuo's History of the Song Dynasty, all eighteen official histories are included, covering the essence of China's history from ancient times to the end of the Song Dynasty. Written in a concise and accessible manner, it is an invaluable and widely popular historical book series.