{"product_id":"romance-of-the-yang-family-valentin-saric-9798247532156","title":"Romance of the Yang Family \/ \u0026#26954;\u0026#23478;\u0026#23559; (Yángji\u0026#257; Jiàng)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first complete English translation of one of China's most beloved military epics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor five centuries, Chinese readers have thrilled to the saga of the Yang family - a dynasty of warriors whose loyalty, sacrifice, and martial prowess became legendary during the turbulent wars between the Song Dynasty and the Khitan Liao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this epic stands Yang Ye, the patriarch whose seven sons ride into battle against overwhelming odds. From the treacherous politics of the imperial court to desperate last stands on frozen northern battlefields, Romance of the Yang Family weaves together historical fact and heroic legend into an unforgettable tapestry of honor, betrayal, and undying devotion to family and country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Xiong Damu during the Ming Dynasty (16th century), this novel shaped Chinese popular culture for generations, inspiring countless operas, films, and television dramas. Yet until now, no complete English translation has existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition presents the full text in accessible modern English, with scholarly introduction, historical notes, and character guide - opening the gates of this martial classic to Western readers for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Valentin Saric,Xiong Damu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798247532156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 732\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.46d","brand":"Valentin Saric","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623596863743,"sku":"9798247532156","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/romance-of-the-yang-family-valentin-saric-9798247532156","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}