San Kuo; Or, Romance of the Three Kingdoms

This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. Romance of the Three Kingdoms unfolds as a vast historical epic of China's collapse from Han unity into rebellion, faction, and war. Blending history with popular romance, it follows court corruption, supernatural omens, and the rise of rival power blocs as great generals and strategists shape the destinies of Wei, Shu, and Wu. The story opens with the realm sliding toward chaos, then introduces the rebel Chang Chio, whose mysterious teachings and charms fuel a swelling uprising, and Liu Pei, a humble descendant of the imperial line whose hidden destiny begins to emerge. From that fragile beginning comes the famous Peach Garden oath, where Liu Pei, Chang Fei, and Kuan Yü swear brotherhood and dedicate themselves to restoring order. Their early victories, battlefield rescues, and loyal service set the tone for a tale driven by honor, strategy, and sacrifice. As the novel widens, Tsʻao Tsʻao rises as a ruthless master of war, Sun Chʻüan secures his southern court with wise allies, and the great struggle between North and South builds toward legendary clashes like Red Cliffs and Kuantu, where courage, deception, and military genius decide the fate of kingdoms.