{"product_id":"empire-in-flames-kellie-veil-9798998533747","title":"Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe empire was crumbling. Across ancient China, villages burned while corrupt officials grew rich. The emperor sat powerless on his throne as greedy palace ministers pulled the strings of government. Common people suffered in silence, watching their world fall apart. Then came the rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA man named Zhang Jiao claimed he could speak to the gods. He promised desperate peasants a better life if they followed him. Soon, hundreds of thousands of rebels wearing yellow headbands swept across the land like a wildfire. But in this darkest hour, three strangers would meet by chance and discover they shared the same dream. In a blooming peach garden, they knelt before Heaven and made a sacred vow to be sworn brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ancient story speaks to our modern world in powerful ways. In an age where young people face endless digital distractions, the tale of three brothers offers something precious: a chance to think deeply, discover what truly matters, cultivate virtue through example, understand human behavior and motivations, and learn to act strategically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders witness Liu Bei's compassion in action, Guan Yu's unwavering integrity under pressure, and Zhang Fei's fierce loyalty to those he loves. They also see the consequences when others choose differently - how pride leads to downfall, how betrayal destroys trust, and how selfishness ultimately brings ruin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough these timeless examples, young minds develop the ability to recognize virtue in themselves and others, while gaining the strategic thinking skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world. They will learn that real strength comes not from armies or wealth, but from the bonds we forge and the choices we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany authors have attempted to retell the legendary Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but this series offers something truly special. This series, The Three Kingdoms,  remains faithful to Luo Guanzhong's original plot while dramatizing and reimagining the characters and stories to resonate with today's English-speaking audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original novel spans 120 chapters and nearly a million words - a daunting challenge even for dedicated adult readers. More challenging still, it assumes readers understand ancient Chinese culture, political systems, and historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis series follows Luo Guanzhong's original vision and storyline. However, the characters have been brought to life through vivid dramatization that makes their motivations, struggles, and relationships immediately understandable to readers with little background in Ancient Chinese history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplex cultural concepts are woven naturally into the narrative. Ancient military strategies are explained through exciting action sequences. Historical figures become three-dimensional characters whose emotions and decisions feel authentic to readers growing up in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom advanced ten-year-olds to adults, readers will experience the full journey without getting lost in cultural barriers or historical complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kellie Veil,Guanzhong Luo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798998533747\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mentor NYC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.88d","brand":"Kellie Veil","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852646887679,"sku":"9798998533747","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/empire-in-flames-kellie-veil-9798998533747","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}