Zizhi Tongjian

Author: Nan Cao
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Zizhi Tongjian is a comprehensive annalistic history of China. Zizhi Tongjian is an unprecedentedly large-scale annalistic history masterpiece compiled by the renowned ancient Chinese historian Sima Guang and his assistants Liu Xie, Liu Shu, Fan Zuyu, and Sima Kang, among others. The historical scope of Zizhi Tongjian spans from the 23rd year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BC) to the 6th year of Xingde in the Later Zhou Dynasty (959 AD). Zizhi Tongjian is a comprehensive annalistic history of China, and throughout history, the praise bestowed upon Zizhi Tongjian, apart from Shiji, is unmatched by almost no other historical work. This set of books selects outstanding stories from Shiji, Fengshen Yanyi, Zizhi Tongjian, and Liaozhai Zhiyi, as well as significant historical stories from various periods over 5,000 years of Chinese and foreign history, along with more than 200 fables and idiomatic stories. These stories are presented to children with exquisite illustrations and simple, clear text, enabling young readers to not only understand traditional Chinese culture but also become familiar with the development of foreign civilizations and historical changes. The language is easy to understand, with Pinyin annotations throughout the text, making it convenient for young children to read.