The Great Principles in the Twenty-Five Histories

Author: Yu Tian
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
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"The Twenty-Five Histories" refers to 25 official histories of China, recorded and compiled by historians of successive feudal dynasties. The history of Emperor Wu of Han is documented in Records of the Grand Historian, spanning over 3,000 years; from History of the Later Han to Draft History of the Qing Dynasty, there are 24 volumes, each recording the continuous history of 23 feudal dynasties. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty once decreed the first 24 volumes as "official histories," and adding Draft History of the Qing Dynasty, the full name becomes "The Twenty-Five Histories." The Twenty-Five Histories are invaluable classics in the field of historiography, meticulously compiled by renowned historians in the form of biographical and chronological records. These 25 volumes primarily document the lives and deeds of important historical figures and related historical events, including rich historical materials on politics, economy, law, astronomy, geography, culture, and academia, serving as a vivid chronicle of the 5,000-year development of the Chinese nation.
This book, The Great Principles Within, is carefully selected from "The Twenty-Five Histories," choosing chapters suitable for children to read, and then processing them into 100 exciting stories. To facilitate children's reading, the author has taken three specific measures: First, the story content is carefully selected. The stories chosen are concise, engaging, and highly narrative-driven, making them enjoyable to read. Second, the language is meticulously crafted. The author uses language that is easy for children to understand, transforming the original classical Chinese into both accessible and lively prose. Third, exquisite illustrations are created to match the story content, achieving a harmonious blend of text and images, which further enhances children's reading experience.
By adopting these measures, the author aims to help children learn about the history of the Chinese nation in a relaxed and enjoyable way, acquire rich historical knowledge, inherit and promote the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, and improve their moral and ethical cultivation. It can be said that children who read this book will benefit immensely throughout their lives.