--- product_id: 27809424 title: "The Three Kingdoms, Volume 2: The Sleeping Dragon: The Epic Chinese Tale of Loyalty and War in a Dynamic New Translation (with Footnotes)" price: "€ 32.65" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/27809424-the-three-kingdoms-volume-2-the-sleeping-dragon-the-epic store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Three Kingdoms, Volume 2: The Sleeping Dragon: The Epic Chinese Tale of Loyalty and War in a Dynamic New Translation (with Footnotes) **Price:** € 32.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Three Kingdoms, Volume 2: The Sleeping Dragon: The Epic Chinese Tale of Loyalty and War in a Dynamic New Translation (with Footnotes) - **How much does it cost?** € 32.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/27809424-the-three-kingdoms-volume-2-the-sleeping-dragon-the-epic) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This exciting new translation of the Chinese classic is designed to delight modern readers. The Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty when China broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population was killed or driven from their homes. readers will experience the loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China's legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in Chinese history. Part myth, part reality, The Three Kingdoms is considered the most significant work in classic Chinese literature. Many Chinese people view it not only as a work of art but also as a moral guide to success in life and business. Foreigners often read it to gain insights into Chinese society and culture. From the saga of The Three Kingdoms, readers will learn how great warriors motivated their troops and enhanced their influence while disguising their weaknesses and turning the strengths of others against them. Complete with footnotes and a detailed character list, this readable new edition is sure to thrill today's readers from all over the world. This second volume introduces Liu Bei's greatest ally, his advisor Zhuge Lian—a master strategist whose inventiveness allowed Liu Bei to claim many victories in the never-ending battle for dominance during the Warring States period in Chinese history. Review: Loyalty and trust. - Volume 2 is an exciting continuation to the dramas of Vol. 1 of Iverson’s Three Kingdoms. We learn more about the main characters as the story of Three Kingdoms reveals new dimensions of their impact on all the events that are about to happen. Again, the story flowed with one exciting happening after another. One reads about how the human nature of individuals can exceed our imaginations as one marvelous, unforeseen event after another comes to happen. It was amazing to read of the advice of Advisor Zhuge Liang to foresee and plan one new adventure after another to create happenings that reveal what a practical imagination can achieve. Loyalty and trust have new meaning to any reader of this book. Review: Insight into life today - Vol. 2 of 3K touched me in a special way. Vol. 1 was a good appetizer. Vol. 2 is the main course. I enjoyed It especially because it gave me insights into people who I experience in daily life. Liu Bei got his vision of who he was from being a descendant of political leaders. His work experience was only as a maker of straw sandals, but his vision of who he is, is based on his ancestors. To him, this qualified him to be the Emperor of China. We all know that character traits can genetically be passed from one generation to another. Often character traits skip a generation and appear in a second or third generation person. His inheritance opened the doorway to a place of possible political leadership. Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei's senior Advisor, is the ultimate networker. The fact that he was a person of wisdom enabled him to come up with ideas and schemes. With these qualities he was able, through networking, to be able to overcome great challenges. He was not wealthy nor did he carry a weapon other than his ability to wisely advise. Amazing. Liu Bei's ultimate challenger, his nemesis, was Cao Cao whose ability was to charge forward with great energy in an aggressive way. Often he seems ruthless in his efforts, but this is the way of the person who obsessively charges onward to achieve his goals. Sun Quan seems like a person who finds himself promoted into a position that is really beyond his skills and talents. He relies on advisors and skillful supporters to maintain his position. It is easy to relate these main characters in Three Kingdom to people we meet and deal with today. This book gives me insight into dealing with people I deal with in everyday life. This version of Three Kingdoms was an easy read. All the Chinese names and places quickly began to confuse me however the list of main characters and who they were listed at the front of the book was a big help in getting through the exciting events written in this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #360,036 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #56 in Chinese Literature #3,874 in Family Saga Fiction #8,007 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 176 Reviews | ## Images ![The Three Kingdoms, Volume 2: The Sleeping Dragon: The Epic Chinese Tale of Loyalty and War in a Dynamic New Translation (with Footnotes) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817-05is10L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loyalty and trust. *by C***. on March 26, 2021* Volume 2 is an exciting continuation to the dramas of Vol. 1 of Iverson’s Three Kingdoms. We learn more about the main characters as the story of Three Kingdoms reveals new dimensions of their impact on all the events that are about to happen. Again, the story flowed with one exciting happening after another. One reads about how the human nature of individuals can exceed our imaginations as one marvelous, unforeseen event after another comes to happen. It was amazing to read of the advice of Advisor Zhuge Liang to foresee and plan one new adventure after another to create happenings that reveal what a practical imagination can achieve. Loyalty and trust have new meaning to any reader of this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insight into life today *by S***N on February 15, 2015* Vol. 2 of 3K touched me in a special way. Vol. 1 was a good appetizer. Vol. 2 is the main course. I enjoyed It especially because it gave me insights into people who I experience in daily life. Liu Bei got his vision of who he was from being a descendant of political leaders. His work experience was only as a maker of straw sandals, but his vision of who he is, is based on his ancestors. To him, this qualified him to be the Emperor of China. We all know that character traits can genetically be passed from one generation to another. Often character traits skip a generation and appear in a second or third generation person. His inheritance opened the doorway to a place of possible political leadership. Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei's senior Advisor, is the ultimate networker. The fact that he was a person of wisdom enabled him to come up with ideas and schemes. With these qualities he was able, through networking, to be able to overcome great challenges. He was not wealthy nor did he carry a weapon other than his ability to wisely advise. Amazing. Liu Bei's ultimate challenger, his nemesis, was Cao Cao whose ability was to charge forward with great energy in an aggressive way. Often he seems ruthless in his efforts, but this is the way of the person who obsessively charges onward to achieve his goals. Sun Quan seems like a person who finds himself promoted into a position that is really beyond his skills and talents. He relies on advisors and skillful supporters to maintain his position. It is easy to relate these main characters in Three Kingdom to people we meet and deal with today. This book gives me insight into dealing with people I deal with in everyday life. This version of Three Kingdoms was an easy read. All the Chinese names and places quickly began to confuse me however the list of main characters and who they were listed at the front of the book was a big help in getting through the exciting events written in this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read, wonderful character development and intrigue. *by E***D on June 21, 2015* A new character was introduced at the conclusion of volume 1 who was to play a critical role in this epic adventure. Serendipity comes to Liu Bei in volume 2 as the new character becomes his advisor. The new character leads Liu Bei to military success over Cao Cao’s forces with clever winning strategies. However, the twist in the plot a few pages later reveals the perils of deceit and cunning to which Cao Cao is capable. Incidents like this seem to mirror real life today; what seems like bad luck actually becomes good luck. In this situation the loss of his wise advisor opens an opportunity for Liu Bei. The advisor, as he is leaving, makes a recommendation to Liu Bei that will change the dynamics of all that has come before. We gather from the sequence of events to follow a whole new range of exciting strategies and episodes, filled with surprises. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/27809424-the-three-kingdoms-volume-2-the-sleeping-dragon-the-epic](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/27809424-the-three-kingdoms-volume-2-the-sleeping-dragon-the-epic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*