East Zhou States Chronicle (Illustrated Textbook, Complete Three Volumes)

Author: Feng Menglong (Ming Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book narrates the stories of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, from the Eastern relocation of King Ping of Zhou to Luoyi to the unification of the six states by Qin Shi Huang. Over five hundred years, it depicts the struggles among feudal lords. The book focuses on the rise and fall, prosperity and decline of the Five Hegemons of Spring and Autumn and the Seven Powers of the Warring States. In the end, the six states were merged into Qin, unifying the world. Among the stories included are the tale of King You of Zhou playing with the beacon fires, the tale of the Orphan of Zhao, the Spring and Autumn of Wu and Yue, the Reforms of Shang Yang, the Battle of Sun and Pang, the Rescue of Zhao by Stealing the Seal, and the Assassination of Qin Shi Huang by Jing Ke. These stories are captivating and widely loved, having been passed down through generations. The book is richly illustrated with innovative design, making it easy to read.
Guanzhong becomes Prime Minister, Cao Ji argues the battle, Qi Hegemon becomes supreme, Li Jis Jin, Wu Zixu passes through Zhao Guan, Sun Wu trains troops, Ximen Bao eliminates witchcraft, Shang Yang reforms, the six states appoint prime ministers, Qu Yuan throws himself into the river, Xingling Jun rescues Zhao, Jing Ke assassins Qin Shi Huang.
This book narrates the stories of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, from the Eastern relocation of King Ping of Zhou to Luoyi to the unification of the six states by Qin Shi Huang, covering over five hundred years of struggles among feudal lords. It presents a chaotic era of constant warfare and division among warlords.