Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Book 1 : The Sacred Oath

This new translation, which reads like an action novel, brings new excitement to reading this great story. This is a series of 3 books completing the entire book translated from the Chinese to read like an exciting novel. Romance of the Three Kingdoms is an epic classic of literature, considered to be one of the most exciting books of all time. The origin of the book goes back over 2,000 years to the Warring States period in Chinese history. People now and long ago experience the unexpected in their daily life. The uncertainties and frustrations of human nature, written here with exquisite expression will leave the reader with profound insights. Book 1, The Sacred Oath, introduces the main characters. The many decisions, actions and techniques used become a string of adventure tales to overcome the many challenges they are to confront. The best and worst qualities of human nature find expression in the quest for power and survival. New characters are continually introduced which create unexpected consequences and twists to every tale. The first three sentences are one of the world's most famous expressions of wisdom. The sentences also set a theme, which weaves like a thread throughout the entire book. "Unity succeeds division and division follows unity. One is bound to be replaced by the other after a long span of time. This is the way with things in the world."