(Simplified Chinese, Full 63 volumes)

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Features: "The Twenty-Four Histories" is a shining gem in the treasure trove of Chinese historical and cultural heritage, a concentrated embodiment of five thousand years of Chinese civilization, a rare treasure trove of wisdom in human society, and a cultural legacy that the Chinese people take pride in. Using a unified biographical style, it systematically records the history of various dynasties before the Qing Dynasty in China, serving as a complete record of Chinese civilization before the Qing Dynasty. To promote the excellent traditional culture of our motherland and facilitate reading and full utilization of "The Twenty-Four Histories" by a broad readership, especially middle-aged and young readers, Zhonghua Book Company has used the traditional character annotated edition of "The Twenty-Four Histories" as the base text, hired experts and scholars, and, in accordance with the "Simplified Chinese Character Scheme" promulgated by the State Council and the relevant regulations of the National Language Commission, combined with the specific requirements of ancient text compilation, simplified and organized the traditional character edition of "The Twenty-Four Histories" published by Zhonghua Book Company.
The original name of the "Records of the Grand Historian" (Shiji) was "The Works of Sima Qian," written by Sima Qian. Sima Qian, styled Zichang, was a native of Xiayang (now Hancheng County, Shaanxi Province) in the left commandery of Huaiyin (left Fenyi) during the Han Dynasty. He was born in the middle years of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty (145 BC) or slightly later. His father, Sima Tan, was familiar with historical matters and knowledgeable in astronomy and geography. In the early years of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (140–135 BC), Sima Tan became the Grand Historian (referred to as "Grand Historian" in the Records of the Grand Historian).