The Stories of Eastern Zhou States (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Lin Han Da (Author), Qian Ding Hua (Illustrator)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book is one of the "Lin Han Da Popular History Classics," covering the history from the relocation of King Ping of Zhou to Luoyi to the unification of the Central Plains by Qin Shi Huang. Based on official histories such as the Zuo Zhuan and the Records of the Grand Historian, the 180 stories are arranged in chronological order, each standing alone yet interconnected, clearly outlining the historical panorama of over 500 years from the late Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period. The material is accurate, the selection precise, making it an ideal introductory read on pre-Qin history. The author is also a renowned linguist and master of prose, with his writing clear, concise, and highly expressive. Reading this book is also a great opportunity to learn about language expression and appreciate the beauty of colloquial Chinese prose.