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BOOK 16: Japan's Ancient Empire: The 4th century gets brutal! Old rivalries and new leaders tear Asia apart. Kings are killed and a mysterious empress rises. A million barbarians attack China at the famous Battle of the Fei River. Japan's first emperor faces civil war and personal tragedy. Korea's four kingdoms mobilize armies for a fight to the finish. China's emperor tries taking down Marc Maximus, who must navigate lies, treachery, and explosive secrets to keep his head. BOOK 17: The First Korean War: Old hatreds start new wars as Korea's four kingdoms battle for dominance, dragging Marc Maximus into the mud. Kings fight dirty duels, leaving corpses in the snow. When Goguryeo besieges Baekje's capital, Marc must choose sides and pick enemies. Something horrible happens in Japan, forcing Marc to retreat, while China plunges into civil war. An old rival dies, but a new warlord threatens Korea as Gwan the Great plans the total conquest of Korea. BOOK 18: Gwan the Great: In Japan, Marc must bring down a high lord without angering an emperor, Morgan discovers gold, and Brits start building Tokyo among dangerous Emishi nomads. In China, Brits are battling new enemies to take over China. In Korea, Gwan the Great must unify Korea while fending off Emperor Tuoba Gui, Emperor Murong Xi, Emperor Sheng, Empress Jingu, King Asin, King Silju, and King Hae Buru. Literally attacked from all sides, Gwan the Great finds a master spy who gives him the secret to ending the Baekje kingdom forever, but he's gonna need help from American Max and a giant dragon.