The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Mao’s Global Order of Tripolarity
This book examines the impact of classical Chinese literature on Mao Zedong’s political rhetoric and his vision of a tripolar geopolitical landscape at the peak … Read more
Chinese book library: Chinese novels, Chinese poetry, Chinese essays, Chinese history, Chinese art.
The “China Book Library” category on the China Underground website serves as a comprehensive archive of Chinese literature, featuring a diverse collection of books and authors that delve into various aspects of China’s rich history, culture, and society. From interviews with authors to explorations of specific books, this category provides insightful commentary and summaries, aiding readers in their discovery of Chinese literature. Whether you’re interested in historical accounts, personal narratives, or societal critiques, the “China Book Library” offers an extensive range of books to explore.
This book examines the impact of classical Chinese literature on Mao Zedong’s political rhetoric and his vision of a tripolar geopolitical landscape at the peak … Read more
“The world under heaven, after a long period of division, tends to unite; after a long period of union, tends to divide…” The Han dynasty … Read more
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a classic historical novel of enormous influence, is considered to be one of the four great Chinese classic novels. Written … Read more
In 220 EC, the 400-year-old rule of the mighty Han dynasty came to an end and three kingdoms contested for control of China. Liu Pei, … Read more
The fanciful adventures of a Tang Dynasty priest, Sanzang, and his three disciples, Monkey, Pig, and Friar Sand, as they search for a Buddhist Sutra. … Read more
The Story of the Stone (Dream of the Red Chamber), a Chinese novel by Cao Xueqin and continued by Gao E, tells of an amazing … Read more
Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the four Chinese classics. The novel is semi-autobiographical and it gives an incredibly detailed insight into 18th-century … Read more
Few countries have been so transformed in recent decades as China. With a dynamically growing economy and a rapidly changing social structure, China challenges the … Read more
Voices from the Veterans of the Chinese Civil War, 1940s-1990s