Summary of Three Kingdoms - OverSimplified

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Three Kingdoms is a historical period in China that was marked by civil war and the rise of three separate kingdoms. Sun Ce, Sun Quan, and Liu Bei all fought for control of China, but Cao Cao eventually emerged as the most powerful and attempted to unify the country. However, his dynasty was eventually overthrown by his rivals.

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