Project Gutenberg 2009-06-04 Public domain in the USA. 224 Wang, Ji 汪寄 海國春秋 Hai Guo Chun Qiu Produced by 497100625@fju "海國春秋" by 汪寄 is a historical novel written in the early 21st century. This work delves into the historical tumult surrounding the fall of the Tang Dynasty, focusing on themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the tragic fates of its key characters. The narrative appears to center around various historical figures, such as Zhao Kuangyin, as they navigate the political upheaval of their time, making choices that ultimately shape the future of their country. The opening of "海國春秋" plunges the reader into the chaos of the late Tang Dynasty, highlighting the societal collapse and the rising power of warlords amidst fanfare and intrigue. It introduces a roster of characters, including the ambitious Zhao Kuangyin, who sees a chance for seizing power during a military expedition against invading forces. We also meet loyal figures like Han Tong and Li Jun, who represent the values of fidelity and honor, standing against the shifting tides of allegiance and ambition. As events unfold, tensions rise, leading to a climactic moment as Zhao is crowned emperor, while the loyal Han contemplates his duty to the fallen dynasty, which sets the stage for conflicts and moral dilemmas in this complex historical tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 PL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 1517810 1517751 2024-10-12T12:49:51.055956 2023-09-13T04:21:37.675124 text/html text/html 1517803 1517744 2024-10-12T12:49:51.597953 2023-09-13T04:21:37.845125 text/html text/html 766477 2024-10-12T12:50:01.180936 application/epub+zip 786700 2024-10-12T12:49:54.357949 application/epub+zip 786699 2024-10-12T12:49:52.646961 application/epub+zip 1449823 2024-10-12T12:50:06.357897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1429228 2024-10-12T12:50:00.194939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1414087 2022-09-13T12:45:18.792348 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1473495 2024-10-12T12:49:50.055996 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1473474 2021-01-05T04:40:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 702828 2021-01-05T04:40:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18269 2024-10-12T12:50:06.798879 application/rdf+xml 8280 2024-10-12T12:49:53.443983 image/jpeg 2536 2024-10-12T12:49:53.054949 image/jpeg 759375 2024-10-12T12:49:51.711978 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog