Three Kingdoms Period

The Three Kingdoms Period (220-280 AD) was a time of fragmentation in ancient China following the fall of the Han Dynasty. It is characterized by the rise of three rival states: Wei, Shu, and Wu, each led by powerful warlords. This era was marked by intense warfare, strategic alliances, and cultural development, particularly in literature and fiction. The period is famously depicted in the historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," which captures the struggles for power and the heroic figures involved. Ultimately, the period ended with the unification of China under the Jin Dynasty.