Book of Han

Author: Shi Ding
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The Book of Han is a renowned historical work that followed the Records of the Grand Historian, and it ranks among the top works in the Twenty-Four Histories. It has long been known as the Shi and Han together. The Book of Han records the history of the Western Han Dynasty and the Xin Dynasty (206 BC–23 AD), establishing the precedent for biographical and chronological historical writing. It provides detailed accounts of people and events, with a strong emphasis on the ideas of unification and legitimacy. The Book of Han holds significant status and influence in the history of Chinese culture and scholarship.