{"product_id":"spring-and-autumn-annals-of-wu-and-yue-an-annotated-translation-of-wu-yue-chunqiu-hardback-9781501754340","title":"Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue; An Annotated Translation of Wu Yue Chunqiu (Hardback) 9781501754340","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSpring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Annotated Translation of Wu Yue Chunqiu\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJianjun He (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781501754340\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 15 April 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e294 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm, 0.907 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue\u003c\/i\u003e is part of a major tradition within Chinese literature, dealing with the long drawn out and highly dramatic conflict between these two kingdoms in the early fifth century B.C.E., which culminated in the conquest of Wu by Yue. He Jianjun is to be commended for taking on the challenge of translating this book into English.\u003c\/p\u003e (Journal of Chinese Studies)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eis the first complete English translation of Wu Yue Chunqiu, a chronicle of two neighboring states during China's Spring and Autumn period.\u003c\/b\u003e This collection of political history, philosophy, and fictional accounts depicts the rise and fall of Wu and Yue and the rivalry between them, the inspiration for centuries of poetry, vernacular fiction, and drama.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWu Yue Chunqiu makes use of rich sources from the past, carefully adapting and developing them into complex stories. Historical figures are transformed into distinctive characters; simple records of events are fleshed out and made tangible. The result is a nuanced record that is both a compelling narrative and a valuable historical text. As one of the earliest examples of a regional history, Wu Yue Chunqiu is also an important source for the history of what is now Zhejiang and Jiangsu.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSpring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue\u003c\/i\u003e, Jianjun He's engaging translation and extensive annotations make this significant historical and literary work accessible to an English-speaking audience for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Tradition of the Great Earl of Wu\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Tradition of King Shoumeng of Wu\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Tradition of King Liao Commanded Gongzi Guang\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Inner Tradition of Helü\u003cbr\u003e 5. The Inner Tradition of Fuchai\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Outer Tradition of King Wuyu of Yue\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Outer Tradition of Goujian as a Servant\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Outer Tradition of Goujian's Return to His State\u003cbr\u003e 9. The Outer Tradition of Goujian's Secret Plots\u003cbr\u003e 10. The Outer Tradition of Goujian Attacking Wu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cornell East Asia Series","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52735371084056,"sku":"9781501754340","price":47.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/spring-and-autumn-annals-of-wu-and-yue-an-annotated-translation-of-wu-yue-chunqiu-hardback-9781501754340","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}