The Story of the Warring States (Illustrated Complete Edition) — Popular Series of Chinese Classical Novel Masterpieces

Author: Feng Menglong
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Story of the Warring States is similar to other historical books in that it focuses on the rise and fall of nations, exploring the causal relationships between the decline and rise of destiny and the success or failure of human affairs. Through the ups and downs of characters' fates, the author vividly conveys to people that whether a nation pays attention to morality and employs the virtuous is the fundamental basis for judging its future. He who wins the people wins the world. Morality is the elucidation of divine will, and divine will is the people's will. When the people's will remains, the government flourishes; when the people's will fades, the government declines. The Story of the Warring States narrates more than five hundred years during which heroes emerged one after another, like a brilliant constellation. Centuries later, though many have appeared, the people and events of this period stand out the most and are the most typical in history. It is almost the theoretical source of right and wrong, success and failure for later generations, and serves as a standard and model for their actions and conduct. Through rich and vivid storylines, the novel praises the noble kings and princes who followed the path of virtue, enforced rewards and punishments strictly, and possessed magnanimity, as well as the loyal and brave ministers who were wise and strategic. It also lauds the valiant and resourceful heroes who acted bravely for justice and were quick-witted and decisive.