National language

Author: Shi Yanbo
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The National Language is a historical work from the pre-Qin period, traditionally attributed to Zuo Qiuming, the historian of the State of Lu. It is generally considered to have been written in the early Warring States period. The book is divided into twenty-one volumes, covering the histories of eight states: Zhou, Lu, Qi, Jin, Zheng, Chu, Wu, and Zhao. It records a history of approximately 500 years, from the campaign of King Mu of Zhou against the Dongrong people to the division of Jin by the three families. It fully depicts the conflicts and struggles between the feudal states at that time, as well as within the states themselves. When compiling this book, we carefully selected the most engaging parts, adhering to the principles of being popular, easy to understand, and positive. We provided detailed explanations of the selected content and described the historical context to help young readers gain a comprehensive understanding. Additionally, we compiled some short stories related to the selected content and included illustrations to enhance the comprehension of the original text and reinforce memory.