"The Records of the Grand Historian and the Chinese Historical Tradition"

Author: Zhang Guiping
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is revised based on the author's postdoctoral dissertation. It summarizes the foundational influence of Shiji on the development of Chinese historiography from eight aspects: the tradition of recording events as they happened, the tradition of good historiography, the tradition of establishing one's own voice, narrative based on individuals, the tradition of historical tables, the tradition of historical commentary, the tradition of ethnic history writing, and aesthetic expression. From these eight threads, it traces the evolution of historiographical thought in different periods. Building on this foundation, the book summarizes the patterns among great historiographical works and historiographical traditions, historiographical traditions and contemporary historiography, and Shiji reviews and historiographical criticism. This holds significant importance for uncovering the national style of historiography. Relevant scholars believe that the book's topic is distinctive in its summarizing and pioneering nature. Its methodological approach and the issues discussed are both innovative and academically valuable, offering many insightful observations. It deepens the academic community's understanding of the value of Shiji, promotes a deeper understanding of the formation and development of Chinese historiographical traditions, and holds important theoretical and practical significance in historiographical research.