This book relates many historical stories of Chinese idioms in succinct and expressive language, for example, Yi Gu Zuo Qi (press on to the finish without letup), Mao Sui Zi Jian (offer ones services as Mao Sui did, who was of the Warring States Period in ancient China -volunteer ones services), Zhi Shang Tan Bing (fight only on paper), and Po Fu Chen Zhou (cut off all means of retreat to show ones determination to press ahead), etc. It makes comprehensive explanation of each idiom as well including introduction, provenance, definition and analysis of synonyms, etc. The content of the book is short and clear that makes young readers learn more idioms and history knowledge in less time. The book, along with traditional collaborate-style serial paintings, has great art appreciation value. - from Amzon