Student Version of Zizhi Tongjian

Author: Qi Rongjun Wang Huaimao
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Chinese classical masterpieces are an important part of the cultural treasure of Chinese civilization and a good soil for enhancing wisdom and improving cultivation. This series selects several representative works from Chinese classical masterpieces and designs targeted sections for students, combining in-class learning with extracurricular reading. It not only helps improve the effectiveness of in-class learning but also broadens knowledge, increases multidimensional understanding, enhances quality and cultivation, and nurtures and promotes national spirit. This series is suitable for students' in-class and extracurricular reading and can also be used in elective courses and other teaching aspects. This book is the first chronological history in Chinese history and a shining pinnacle in the development of historical compilation in feudal Chinese society. It is known as the "Double Gem of Historiography" alongside Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji). The entire book consists of 294 volumes, starting from King Weilie of Zhou's 23rd year and ending with Emperor Xingde of Zhou in the Five Dynasties period, covering 1,362 years of historical events. The book was primarily compiled by Sima Guang, a historian and statesman of the Northern Song Dynasty. The sources are extensive, with rich and diverse materials, profound thoughts, rigorous arguments, abundant content, and concise language.