Romance of the Three Kingdoms depicts nearly a century of turbulent history, from the late Eastern Han dynasty to the early Western Jin dynasty. Centered on warfare, it portrays the warlord conflicts of the late Han era and the political and military struggles among the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu. The story reflects the social conflicts and shifting tensions of the Three Kingdoms period, summarizes the sweeping historical changes of the era, and brings to life a cast of legendary heroes who shaped the course of history.