Kingdoms In Peril Volume 2
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Author | : Feng Menglong |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 502 |
Release | : 2023-10-17 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0520381033 |
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"Kingdoms in Peril is an epic historical novel covering the five hundred and fifty years of the Eastern Zhou dynasty, from the civil wars and invasions that marked the birth of a new regime in 771 BCE to the unification of China in 221 BCE. Kingdoms in Peril was written in the 1640s, at the very end of the Ming dynasty, by the great novelist Feng Menglong (1574-1646). In the course of the one hundred and eight chapters of the complete novel, he documents the collapse of the Zhou confederacy during the Spring and Autumn period (771-475 BCE) and the slow rebuilding of civil society during the Warring States era (475-221 BCE) which culminated in the unification of China under the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty (r. 246-221 BCE as king; r. 221-210 BCE as emperor). Thus overall this novel describes a grand arc, from stability to chaos and back again. As a novel about politics, much of the narrative in Kingdoms in Peril concentrates on the exercise of power"--
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Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 502 |
Release | : 2023-10-17 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0520381041 |
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Translated in full for the first time, this second volume immerses readers in the power and drama of the electrifying classic Chinese novel. Lord Wen of Jin brings some temporary stability to the political scene when he returns after many years in exile. However, the grants of land and office to his longstanding supporters make them too powerful for his successors to control. Just as the Zhou aristocrats seize power from their king, a bitter struggle begins as ministers seek to impose their authority on their lords. One of the great works of Chinese literature, Kingdoms in Peril is an epic historical novel charting the five hundred years leading to the unification of the country in 221 B.C.E. under the rule of the legendary First Emperor. Writing some fourteen hundred years later, the Ming-era author Feng Menglong drew on a vast trove of literary and historical documents to compose a gripping narrative account of how China was forged. Detailing the stories of unforgettable characters who defined and shaped the times in which they lived, the complete edition of Kingdoms in Peril is a vital resource for those seeking a comprehensive overview of China’s ancient past and the political machinations that led to its unification. There are many historical works that provide an account of some of these events, but none are as thrilling and breathtakingly memorable as Kingdoms in Peril.
Author | : Menglong Feng |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 502 |
Release | : 2023 |
Genre | : China |
ISBN | : 0520381025 |
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"Kingdoms in Peril is an epic historical novel covering the five hundred and fifty years of the Eastern Zhou dynasty, from the civil wars and invasions that marked the birth of a new regime in 771 BCE to the unification of China in 221 BCE. Kingdoms in Peril was written in the 1640s, at the very end of the Ming dynasty, by the great novelist Feng Menglong (1574-1646). In the course of the one hundred and eight chapters of the complete novel, he documents the collapse of the Zhou confederacy during the Spring and Autumn period (771-475 BCE) and the slow rebuilding of civil society during the Warring States era (475-221 BCE) which culminated in the unification of China under the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty (r. 246-221 BCE as king; r. 221-210 BCE as emperor). Thus overall this novel describes a grand arc, from stability to chaos and back again. As a novel about politics, much of the narrative in Kingdoms in Peril concentrates on the exercise of power"--
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Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2010-01-05 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 031086674X |
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A Rash Attempt at Vengeance Puts Judah in Peril. King Jehoahaz approaches the city where Egypt's mighty army is encamped. There he's been summoned to appear before Pharaoh Neco, but Jehoahaz is planning to take revenge on Neco for killing his father. Can anyone stop this foolish, vain king from bringing the wrath of Egypt on their nation by trying to assassinate one of the world's most powerful leaders?
Author | : Christy Barritt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2018-11-14 |
Genre | : Murder |
ISBN | : 9781731332813 |
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When evil descends like fog on a mountain community, no one feels safe.After hearing about a string of murders in a Smoky Mountain town, journalist Harper Jennings realizes a startling truth. She knows who may be responsible--the same person who tried to kill her three years ago. Now Harper must convince the cops to believe her before the killer strikes again.Sheriff Luke Wilder returned to his hometown, determined to keep the promise he made to his dying father. The sleepy tourist area with a tragic past hadn't seen a murder in decades--until now. Keeping the community safe seems impossible as darkness edges closer, threatening to consume everything in its path.As The Watcher grows desperate, Harper and Luke must work together in order to defeat him. But the peril around them escalates, making it clear the killer will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Author | : Jeff VanderMeer |
Publisher | : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2020-07-07 |
Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | : 0374308896 |
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A Peculiar Peril is a head-spinning epic about three friends on a quest to protect the world from a threat as unknowable as it is terrifying, from the Nebula Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer. Jonathan Lambshead stands to inherit his deceased grandfather’s overstuffed mansion—a veritable cabinet of curiosities—once he and two schoolmates catalog its contents. But the three soon discover that the house is filled with far more than just oddities: It holds clues linking to an alt-Earth called Aurora, where the notorious English occultist Aleister Crowley has stormed back to life on a magic-fueled rampage across a surreal, through-the-looking-glass version of Europe replete with talking animals (and vegetables). Swept into encounters with allies more unpredictable than enemies, Jonathan pieces together his destiny as a member of a secret society devoted to keeping our world separate from Aurora. But as the ground shifts and allegiances change with every step, he and his friends sink ever deeper into a deadly pursuit of the profound evil that is also chasing after them.
Author | : Jim Butcher |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1440631697 |
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“One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves,”(Cinescape) the Dresden Files have become synonymous with action-packed urban fantasy and nonstop fun. Fool Moon continues the adventures of Jim Butcher’s most famous—and infamous—reluctant hero… You’d think there’d be a little more action for the only professional wizard listed in the Chicago phone book. But lately, Harry Dresden hasn’t been able to dredge up any kind of work: magical, mundane, or menial. Just when it looks like he can’t afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise. There’s a brutally mutilated corpse, and monstrous animal markings at the scene. Not to mention that the killing took place on the night of a full moon. Harry knows exactly where this case is headed. Take three guesses—and the first two don’t count...
Author | : Cheng'en Wu |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 2012-12-10 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0226971333 |
Download The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 2 Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The story of Xuanzang, the monk who went from China to India in quest of Buddhist scriptures.
Author | : Janny Wurts |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2010-07-08 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 000734693X |
Download The Ships of Merior (The Wars of Light and Shadow, Book 2) Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A powerful, layered weaving of myth, prose and pure imagination – The Ships of Merior continues an epic fantasy series perfect for enthusiasts of The Dark Tower and Earthsea.
Author | : John Flanagan |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 402 |
Release | : 2010-10-05 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 110119829X |
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The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! The renegade outlaw group known as the Outsiders may have been chased from Clonmel, but not before killing Halt's only brother. Now Rangers Halt and Will, along with the young warrior Horace, are in pursuit. The Outsiders have done an effective job of dividing the kingdom into factions and are looking to overtake Araluen. It will take every bit of skill and cunning for the Rangers to survive. Some may not be so lucky. The international bestselling Ranger's Apprentice series turns up the tension in John Flanagan's latest epic of battles and bravery. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.