Student Edition of the Records of the Grand Historian

Author: Sima Qian
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Records of the Grand Historian is the foundational work of Chinese annals-style history, hailed as "the peerless song of historians, an unrhymed Li Sao," yet few carefully read the original text. This is mainly because of its immense length, ancient origins, and challenging language, which can be intimidating. The student edition of Records of the Grand Historian, presented in narrative form with exquisite illustrations, aims to be accessible to both scholars and general readers, making history easy to understand and engaging. During the editing and illustration process, the compilers meticulously studied the original text, strictly adhered to historical facts, and presented the content accurately and vividly with elegant and concise language. The illustrations are delicate and complete, allowing readers to enjoy history with ease while subconsciously improving their knowledge, benefiting them throughout their lives.