Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian
Shiji
"Records of the Grand Historian" is an ancient Chinese text that provides a comprehensive history of China, from the earliest times up to the author's own period. The book is divided into five parts: the Basic Annals, the Chronological Tables, the Treatises, the Hereditary Houses, and the Biographies. It covers the lives of significant figures, political events, cultural developments, and much more. The author's objective and critical approach to history has had a profound influence on Chinese historiography and continues to be a valuable resource for understanding ancient Chinese history and culture.
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- Published
- 91
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- Classical chinese
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- Alternate Titles
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- Historical Records
- Shiji
- The Grand Scribe's Records
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