Romance of the Three Kingdoms (traditional: 三國演義 - simplified: 三国演义, Sānguó Yǎnyì), attributed to Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is a Chinese historical novel based upon events in the turbulent years near the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms era, starting in 168 A.D. and ending with the reunification of the land in 280 A.D. The novel is the inspiration for the Dynasty Warriors, Dynasty Tactics, and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. It's known as Samukoku (สามก๊ก) in the Thai language, and Sangokushi Engi (三国志演義) in Japan.