Historical and Classical Studies: Brief Explanations of the Thirteen Classics, Brief Explanations of the Twenty-Five Histories

Author: Liu Qiyuan, Wang Zhonghan, et al.
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Publishing Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book comprehensively, concisely, and accurately introduces the origins of the titles, compilation processes, printing and dissemination, content characteristics, academic achievements, intellectual influences, and research status of the "Thirteen Classics" and the "Twenty-Five Histories." The discussions in each chapter are written in plain and fluent language. With their rich academic background and profound research experience, the authors introduce readers to the insights and methods of reading these classics or historical texts in an accessible manner. The length of each chapter is generally limited to 30,000 words (with appropriate adjustments for some). While adhering to a consistent basic format, the book does not pursue uniformity in writing style. Instead, the authors freely express their personal writing characteristics by utilizing their own research findings and those of the academic community, based on the book's features and their own perspectives. Annotations are provided in the form of in-text footnotes, clear and concise. At the end of each chapter, a list of about ten reference books is recommended to guide young scholars or enthusiasts of classics and history.