Romance of the Two Jin Dynasties (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Cai Dongfan
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Cai Dongfan's "Popular Historical Romances of China" covers history from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Republic of China, with over 1,000 chapters and more than 5 million words, chronicling nearly 2,200 years of history. Based on reliable historical records and supplemented with anecdotes, the work is meticulously researched, presents balanced perspectives, and is rich in content, well-structured, and written in elegant and concise language. It includes self-reviews and annotations, combining both intellectual depth and readability, making it a classic in popular historical literature. Since its publication, the book has been widely acclaimed and beloved. In the mid-1930s, Mao Zedong once sent a message to Li Keqiang to purchase two copies of this book to help educate officials in Yan'an about Chinese history. It was often placed on the bedside of his bed. The renowned historian Zai Degeng believed that while the book may have some shortcomings as a historical source, its content is sufficiently rich and its narrative well-organized. The famous novelist Erhu River thought that the book is only mediocre in literary terms, but it serves as an entry point to understanding national history and is unique in its kind, with no other comparable works available.