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The Book and the Sword is a rip-roaring tale of Chinese kung fu masters battling it out for the future of the Chinese empire and control of central Asia.

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Utterly fascinating. For me, kung fu always used to be Bruce Lee and Enter the Dragon, which were amusing but unbelievable. The Book and Sword makes it more alive, more possible and, yes, more relevant. * Gareth Powell, author and publisher *
The Lord of the Rings meets The Magnificent Seven in an Oriental setting! Graham Earnshaw's translation of this popular kung fu classic whirls you on a breath taking carousel ride of adventure, romance and humour, as swordsmen and sorcerers battle it out in China's Wilde West, but this is not all blood and guts and derring-do. The whole romance is underpinned by a profound philosophy. This is Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon or Hero brought thrillingly to the page. * Adam Wiwams, author of the best-selling Palace of Heavenly Pleasure *

The Book and the Sword The Amartial Arts Novels

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    A Paperback / softback by Louis Cha (Jin Yong), Graham Earnshaw, Rachel May

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/10/2018
      ISBN13: 9780190974282, 978-0190974282
      ISBN10: 0190974281

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Book and the Sword is a rip-roaring tale of Chinese kung fu masters battling it out for the future of the Chinese empire and control of central Asia.

      Trade Review
      Utterly fascinating. For me, kung fu always used to be Bruce Lee and Enter the Dragon, which were amusing but unbelievable. The Book and Sword makes it more alive, more possible and, yes, more relevant. * Gareth Powell, author and publisher *
      The Lord of the Rings meets The Magnificent Seven in an Oriental setting! Graham Earnshaw's translation of this popular kung fu classic whirls you on a breath taking carousel ride of adventure, romance and humour, as swordsmen and sorcerers battle it out in China's Wilde West, but this is not all blood and guts and derring-do. The whole romance is underpinned by a profound philosophy. This is Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon or Hero brought thrillingly to the page. * Adam Wiwams, author of the best-selling Palace of Heavenly Pleasure *

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