Au bord de l’eau Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Water Margin: Outlaws of the Marsh |
- |
Buy |
| Thủy Hử |
1370 |
N/A |
| All Men Are Brothers |
- |
Buy |
| The Water Margin: Outlaws of the Marsh: The Epic Tale of Brotherhood, Bravery and Rebellion in Imperial China |
- |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Three Kingdoms / The Romance of Three Kingdoms |
- |
Buy |
| Quelling the Demons’ Revolt from Ming China |
- |
Buy |
Three Kingdoms Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Sacred Oath |
- |
Buy |
| Kingdom of Ruin |
2018 |
N/A |
| The Sleeping Dragon |
- |
Buy |
| The Three Kingdoms, Volume 2: The Sleeping Dragon |
1360 |
N/A |
| Welcome The Tiger |
- |
Buy |
| The Three Kingdoms, Volume 3: Welcome The Tiger |
1360 |
N/A |
Luo Guanzhong (c. 1330-1400) wrote Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. Set during the turbulent end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (169-280 AD), the novel dramatizes the political and military struggles between the kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu.
The novel blends historical fact with fiction and folklore, drawing on centuries of oral storytelling tradition. It has shaped how Chinese readers understand this period of history and has been adapted into countless films, TV series, video games, and manga across East Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Luo Guanzhong written?
Luo Guanzhong has written twelve books across three series.
What was Luo Guanzhong's first book?
Luo Guanzhong’s first book is The Three Kingdoms, Volume 2: The Sleeping Dragon, published in 1360.
When did Luo Guanzhong live?
Luo Guanzhong lived during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, roughly 1330-1400. Little is known about his personal life, but his Romance of the Three Kingdoms, written around 1360, became one of the most influential novels in Chinese literature and East Asian culture.