Is the manga Kingdom based on historical events?


Is the manga Kingdom based on historical events and/or entities?

and if so, how historically accurate is it?

and finally, if possible, where can I read about the history of China in these
times (~245 B.C.)?




Yes, most and maybe even all the events in Kingdom are based on historical
events during the Warring States Period of ancient China (475-221 BCE). As for
accurateness, of course there are some exaggerations and more spectacularity
due to it being a manga/anime. But it tends to be pretty close to the
historical facts we know of that time.

One of the most accurate fact list I could find can be seen on [this
forum](https://web.archive.org/web/20170720120838/http://forums.mangafox.me/threads/477476-The-
Ultimate-Facts-Thread-on-Kingdom-Characters).

> we are making a thread on historical facts about characters and events in
> Kingdom. We will be comparing characters and events in the Kingdom manga
> with what was recorded in the history books(as much as we know). This thread
> will contain mainly information on characters, both real and fictitious, in
> Kingdom while we will (hopefully) make another thread on events. This will
> hopefully answer questions that you guys might have, bust some myths, and
> increase your overall interest in this manga. Since we are merely history
> enthusiasts and not a history professor or anything, do feel free to
> contribute and/or point out any mistakes here. I will be using the
> character's pinyin names as I am more familiar with them but their Japanese
> names will be there under the character's "Name" section for easy reference.

As for your last question, some basic information and history can be read on
[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warring_States_period) and there are
also plenty of books out there as mentioned in the comments.

Funny side note: this manga will go down in history itself as well, as it is a
world record holder recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for
[manga written by most
people](http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-12-21/kingdom-earns-
guinness-record-for-manga-written-by-most-people).




Yes, most and maybe even all the events in Kingdom are based on historical
events during the Warring States Period of ancient China (475-221 BCE). As for
accurateness, of course there are some exaggerations and more spectacularity
due to it being a manga/anime. But it tends to be pretty close to the
historical facts we know of that time.

One of the most accurate fact list I could find can be seen on [this
forum](https://web.archive.org/web/20170720120838/http://forums.mangafox.me/threads/477476-The-
Ultimate-Facts-Thread-on-Kingdom-Characters).

> we are making a thread on historical facts about characters and events in
> Kingdom. We will be comparing characters and events in the Kingdom manga
> with what was recorded in the history books(as much as we know). This thread
> will contain mainly information on characters, both real and fictitious, in
> Kingdom while we will (hopefully) make another thread on events. This will
> hopefully answer questions that you guys might have, bust some myths, and
> increase your overall interest in this manga. Since we are merely history
> enthusiasts and not a history professor or anything, do feel free to
> contribute and/or point out any mistakes here. I will be using the
> character's pinyin names as I am more familiar with them but their Japanese
> names will be there under the character's "Name" section for easy reference.

As for your last question, some basic information and history can be read on
[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warring_States_period) and there are
also plenty of books out there as mentioned in the comments.

Funny side note: this manga will go down in history itself as well, as it is a
world record holder recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for
[manga written by most
people](http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-12-21/kingdom-earns-
guinness-record-for-manga-written-by-most-people).

