The Three Kingdoms, a tripartite between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu, followed the loss of the de facto power of the Han dynasty in China, ushering in the start of the Period of Disunity. Although relatively short, this historical period has been greatly romanticized in the cultures of East Asia. The Three Kingdoms era is one of the most well-known non-modern Chinese eras in terms of iconic characters, deeds and exploits. It has been celebrated and popularized in operas, folk stories, novels and in more recent times, films, television, and video games. Numerous people and affairs from the period later became Chinese legends. The author, Mr. Yuan Teng-Fei, a well known historical writer, depicts the mystical history of the three kingdoms, in an easy and humorous style. Yuan Teng-Fei is a famous history writer in China. Hes good at bringing the boring history vividly to life.