Colloquial Twenty-Four Histories, Complete 23 Volumes

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Features: The Twenty-Four Histories is a large-scale series of historical works, with its compilation spanning 1,800 years and totaling over 3,200 volumes and 40 million words. It showcases the nearly 5,000-year development of ancient Chinese society since the Yellow Emperor and the rise and fall of dozens of dynasties, reflecting the orthodox concepts and spirit of each era. Therefore, it is the most authoritative treasure trove for studying Chinese history and ancient Chinese culture, truly an encyclopedia of Chinese civilization. To promote the traditional culture of our nation and to satisfy the reading aspirations of people from all walks of life, Tianjin Ancient Books Publishing House organized hundreds of experts and scholars from the fields of literature and history, who devoted immense effort and heart to the task, eventually completing a historic endeavor—the Bilingual (Literary and Vernacular) Twenty-Four Histories. This makes the Twenty-Four Histories accessible to a broader audience, opening a convenient door for readers who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of their nation's history and culture but struggle with a weak foundation in classical Chinese. The bilingual editing style makes the book suitable for readers with a middle school education or higher, as well as serving as a professional reference for researchers. The translation is precise, concise, vivid, and fluent, staying true to the original's essence while avoiding rigidity, allowing readers to effortlessly immerse themselves in the river of traditional Chinese culture. The Bilingual Twenty-Four Histories, published by the Overseas Chinese Publishing House, was compiled under the leadership of the late renowned historian, Zhang Shunxi, the president of the Society of Chinese Historical Documentation Studies and a doctoral supervisor. Both the Bilingual Twenty-Four Histories and the Vernacular Twenty-Four Histories adopt a simplified horizontal layout, making them more suitable for modern reading habits. This allows the profound and vast spirit of the Chinese nation's long history to reach the hearts of every ordinary reader, making them milestones in the history of Chinese culture.