Front and Back Han Stories - Lin Han Da Popular History Classics (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Lin Han Da
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is the second in the "Lin Han Da Popular History Classics" series. It continues the story from The Stories of the Eastern Zhou States, covering from Zhang Liang's assassination attempt on Qin Shi Huang at Bolaoshan to Zhang Jiao's founding of the Taiping Dao. Based on historical records, one hundred and forty stories are arranged in chronological order, each independent yet interconnected, providing a basic outline of the four hundred-plus-year history of the Han Dynasty. The material is accurate and well-chosen, making it an ideal introductory read on the history of the Han Dynasty. The author is also a renowned linguist and master of the written word. His writing is clear, concise, and highly expressive. Reading this book is also a great opportunity to learn about language expression and appreciate the beauty of vernacular Chinese literature.