Sima Guang

Author: Zhao Chenling
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: A Biography of a Famous Historical Figure in China. This book tells the story of Sima Guang. He was a renowned minister during the Northern Song Dynasty, and his early upbringing shaped his sincere and down-to-earth character. At the age of seven, he cleverly rescued someone by smashing a jar, becoming a household name. As an adult, he was not only diligent in governance and incorruptible and people-loving but also, with immense perseverance and extensive learning, spent fifteen years completing one of China's most important chronological history books——《Zizhi Tongjian》. The book includes Pinyin annotations and is richly illustrated, making it suitable for primary school students.