Around 1800 years ago in China, the ruling power of the Han dynasty became weakened and the flames of war spread throughout the land. Liu Bei was a young, poor straw-mat seller from the countryside of Hebai Hsing. After pledging eternal brotherhood with the two heroes, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Liu began building his idea of a righteous kingdom that would aid citizens who suffered from persecution.
Episodes
47
Aired
Fall 1991
Score
6.5
Popularity
#4979
HistoricalClassic LiteratureWarMale ProtagonistPrimarily Male CastPrimarily Adult CastPoliticsForeign
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