Romance of the Three Kingdoms

The great historical epic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" leads the list of the "Four Classic Novels" — the most famous Chinese works of the 14th–18th centuries. In China, it is perhaps the most popular and beloved book, but even... in the West, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is still considered the most popular Chinese novel. It depicts events from the 3rd century AD, when China was divided into three separate kingdoms that continuously fought against each other. However, calling it a "historical" novel is somewhat of a stretch: rather, it is an incredible intertwining of numerous plots (the reader will find descriptions of military battles, intrigues, power struggles, romantic adventures, and much more), where historical accuracy blends with the myths and legends of Ancient China. In this edition, the text is printed based on a two-volume set released by the State Publishing House of Art Literature in 1954 and is accompanied by comments and classic illustrations by Chinese artists.