Zizhi Tongjian

Author: Situ Bowen
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: A must-read classic in ancient historiography. China has a 5,000-year civilization, and this 5,000-year civilization has been systematically recorded through twenty-five historical chronicles. The Twenty-Five Histories refer to the twenty-four histories from the Records of the Grand Historian to the History of the Ming Dynasty, plus the Draft History of the Qing Dynasty, which was decreed by the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Spanning from ancient times to the late Qing Dynasty, history is meticulously documented, forming a grand and systematic project—a precious cultural heritage. This book selects over 200 fascinating stories from the Twenty-Five Histories. The characters are vividly portrayed, the plots are engaging, and reading it is like being surrounded by blooming flowers, delightful and inexhaustible. It allows readers to fully enjoy the pleasure of reading history and gain a general understanding of Chinese history.