Excerpt from The Fall of the Nan Soung, Vol. 3 of 3: A Tale of the Mogul Conquest of China
The music from the towers, in the entrance court, had informed her of her father's return, and, without being announced, she entered the apartment where he sat.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book opens to a scene of impending conflict during a siege of the capital of Southern China's Song Dynasty by the notorious Tatar warrior, Bayan. The author immerses us in the momentous clashes between the imperial Chinese and the invading Tatar hordes as they fight over the destiny of the empire. Through the pages, we follow the gripping and deeply human story of Luseufu, a high-ranking official who finds himself in the heart of the conflict. Desperate to save the empire from collapse, Luseufu attempts to uncover the traitors who may have betrayed the city and exposes himself to the machinations of a mysterious female conspirator. At the same time, the story explores the broader historical context of the fall of the Song Dynasty and the broader dynamics of the clash between two very different civilizations. The author offers a vivid and richly detailed account of the conflict, bringing to life the tactics, weaponry, and motivations of both sides. The book's insights into the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of war make it a poignant and resonant read for those interested in history and the complexities of human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330145241_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330145241
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