The Illustrated Book of the Analects is a visual and accessible introduction to Confucius’ classic work, The Analects (Lunyu). Written and illustrated by Zhou Chuncai and translated into English by Paul White, the book presents key Confucian teachings through concise explanations and traditional-style illustrations. It explores themes such as moral cultivation, social harmony, education, fili…
Three Kingdoms is a classic Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political and military struggles during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (circa 2nd–3rd century AD). The novel narrates the rise and fall of rival states—Wei, Shu, and Wu—through intricate plots, heroic characters, and strategic warfare. This English translation by Mos…
This book provides a comprehensive organizational analysis of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) within the political and social framework of the People’s Republic of China after 1949. Harvey W. Nelson examines the structure, command system, political control, and functional roles of the Chinese military, emphasizing its integration with the Chinese Communist Party and state institu…
Three Kingdoms is a classic Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political and military struggles during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (circa 2nd–3rd century AD). The novel narrates the rise and fall of rival states—Wei, Shu, and Wu—through intricate plots, heroic characters, and strategic warfare. This English translation by Mos…
Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Attributed to Wu Cheng’en, the novel narrates the legendary pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang to India in search of sacred scriptures. Accompanied by the rebellious Monkey King Sun Wukong, as well as Pigsy and Sandy, the journey is filled with encounters with demons, gods, and moral trials. This Englis…
Journey to the West is one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature, traditionally attributed to Wu Cheng’en. The novel narrates the legendary pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang to India to obtain sacred scriptures, accompanied by his supernatural disciples, most notably the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. Blending mythology, folklore, religious allegory, and satire, the story …
Journey to the West, Volume II continues the classic Chinese novel attributed to Wu Cheng’en, recounting further stages of the legendary pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang to India in search of Buddhist scriptures. Accompanied by Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing, the travelers confront supernatural challenges, demons, and moral испытания that reflect religious dev…
Three Kingdoms is a monumental Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political, military, and social upheavals at the end of the Han dynasty and the ensuing Three Kingdoms period. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, power, strategy, and moral integrity through vividly drawn historical figures and epic battles. Translated by Moss Roberts, this edition presents…
The Upsurge of China is a firsthand account written by Hewlett Johnson—known as the “Red Dean of Canterbury”—documenting his travels and observations in the People’s Republic of China during the early years of the Communist era. Supported by the diaries and drawings of his wife Nowell Johnson and his daughters Kezia and Keren, the book offers a sympathetic portrayal of China’s polit…
This book chronicles Deng Xiaoping's life during the "war years" (until about 1949), written by his daughter Deng Rong. It begins with his family roots in Sichuan, his adolescence, his period of work and study in France, his revolutionary struggles, and his return to Sichuan at the age of 45, a journey of transformation from a hopeful young man to a revolutionary and political leader. It depict…