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…
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…
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…
This classic by Ivo Andrić depicts the history of the city of Višegrad in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the story of a magnificent bridge built during the Ottoman Empire. The narrative spans four centuries, showcasing the social, political, and cultural changes that shaped Balkan society. Blending history and fiction, the novel shows how the bridge bears silent witness to conflict, oppressio…
Empire is a historical novel by Gore Vidal set in the early twentieth-century United States during the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt. Blending fictional characters with real historical figures, the novel explores political power, media influence, imperial ambitions, and the shifting identity of America as it rises to global prominence. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous …