A Plain Account of the Historians (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Feng Guochao
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji) is a monumental work by the great Han Dynasty historian and litterateur Sima Qian. It chronicles over three thousand years of historical changes, from the legendary Xuanyuan to the Taichu period of Emperor Wu of Han. Covering philosophy, politics, economics, literature, aesthetics, astronomy, geography, talent, ethics, and even medicine, it nearly encompasses the entirety of human intellectual activity at the time, serving as an encyclopedic masterpiece. This book is part of the Guangming Color Books series, a key project of the Guangming Daily Press Publishing House, under the Timeless Classics of China collection. The editor has selected and translated the most celebrated chapters of Shiji, including the Basic Annals, Hereditary Houses, and Biographies, into accessible yet elegant language to interpret history. Through a clear structure, concise text, innovative layout, and exquisite illustrations, the book presents this renowned historical masterpiece, hailed as "the peerless song of historians, an unrhymed Lais," in a comprehensive and multidimensional manner. It provides readers with a colorful pathway to return to history, offering not only easy access to knowledge but also broader cultural perspectives, aesthetic experiences, imaginative space, and enjoyable engagement.