Tales from 5000 Years of Chinese History Volume I

**SERIES COPY - same for the next title** Open these pages to discover the great figures of Chinese history: the tamer of floods, Du Yu; the First Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang; the great philosopher, Confucius; the great historian, Sima Qian; and the unforgettable villain, Cao Cao. A two volume set, Tales from Five Thousand Years of Chinese History covers the history of China in an anecdotal fashion that makes each event come alive. Entertaining and informative, this ambitious narrative will enlighten all those who wish to know more about the chronicles of the Middle Kingdom.

Originally selected by educator and linguist Lin Handa (1900û1972), this work was picked up, and finished, after her death by Cao Yuzhang (1924û1996).