Essential Edition of the Twenty-Four Histories (Collector's Edition, 4 Volumes) (Collector's Edition)

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Features: The Twenty-Four Histories is a collective term for twenty-four historical works compiled by various dynasties throughout history. It is China's only complete official compilation of historical records and the most authoritative historical source for studying Chinese history. Since the Qianlong Emperor officially designated the Twenty-Four Histories, this name has been given a specific connotation. The Twenty-Four Histories are vast in volume, cover a long period of time, and are interconnected, forming a self-contained system. The entire work comprises over 3,200 volumes and 40 million characters, recording the profound historical events, continuous cultural traditions, and the struggles of classes, as well as the inclusive integration of different ethnic groups. It spans from legendary emperors to the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty, covering over 4,500 years of history from the clan commune system to slavery and feudalism. It showcases the political, military, diplomatic, cultural, economic, and technological aspects of each historical period, truly standing as a cornerstone of social development history and a monumental achievement in Chinese historical civilization. Each of the twenty-four works in the Twenty-Four Histories has its own unique style, selection of materials, and language, differing from one another, yet all representing the most accomplished historical works of their respective eras.