Historical Records Stories (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Sima Qian
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: The "Records of the Grand Historian" (Shiji), the "Twenty-Five Histories," and the "Mirror for Governing" are monumental works of Chinese history, known to almost everyone but rarely thoroughly read. This is mainly because these classics are vast and sprawling, spanning long periods of time, with difficult language that intimidates many. Now, we present them to you in the form of illustrated stories. The writers are all erudite scholars, and the illustrators are renowned masters of the art. During the writing and illustration process, they meticulously study the original texts, strictly adhere to historical facts, and present accurate and vivid narratives with elegant and concise language. The illustrations are delicate and complete, with simple yet powerful compositions, all aiming to let readers enjoy history with ease, subconsciously improve their understanding, and benefit from it throughout their lives.