Shiji: Student Version

Author: Zhong Lei, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji) weaves together the classics and compiles the thoughts of the Hundred Schools of Thought, narrating the historical events from the Three Dynasties down to the Han Dynasty, preserving over 3,000 years of China's cultural heritage from the pre-Christian era. For any Chinese person seeking to understand their own cultural history, Shiji is a must-read.
Book Description: This book is an adapted version of Shiji designed for students. It selects passages suitable for young readers and meticulously translates them into modern vernacular Chinese. The book remains faithful to the original text, allowing readers to learn history while truly experiencing the literary style and charm of Shiji. Written in vernacular Chinese, it vividly presents the highlights of Shiji, removing reading barriers for students. Adhering to the principle of being easy to understand yet captivating, the editors have removed minor characters and events from the original text. They have also condensed lengthy and overly complex stories into shorter, more manageable ones, ensuring that each story is both interconnected and independent. The book follows the original structure and order, with chapters arranged similarly to the original, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. Through these short stories, readers can explore great culture and understand major historical events.