Student Version, Zizhi Tongjian

Author: Qi Rongjun
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Chinese classical literature is a vital part of China's cultural heritage and a fertile ground for enhancing wisdom and cultivating personal. This series selects representative works from Chinese classical literature, designing targeted sections for students to integrate classroom learning with extracurricular reading. It not only helps improve classroom learning effectiveness but also broadens knowledge, enriches diverse areas of expertise, elevates personal qualities, and nurtures the promotion of national spirit. This series is suitable for both in-class and extracurricular reading, as well as elective courses and other teaching purposes. This book is the first chronological history in Chinese history and a shining pinnacle in the development of historical compilation during feudal China. It is often referred to as the "Double Gem of Historiography" alongside the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji). The entire work comprises 294 volumes, starting from King Weilie's 23rd year of the Zhou Dynasty and ending with Emperor Xingde's 6th year during 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.