Introduction to the Historiography of the Records of the Grand Historian

Author: Zhao Shengqun
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The "History of the Han Dynasty" is renowned as the "peerless chronicle in the annals of historians and an unrhymed 'Li Sao'." Whether in terms of history, literature, or other aspects, it holds valuable lessons to be learned and referenced. This book explores the compilation of the "Records of the Grand Historian" from various perspectives, including its writing process, content, style, sources, use of historical materials, narrative framework, historical writing techniques, historical theory, compilation, and the relationship between the "Records of the Grand Historian" and biographical literature. The perspective is unique, the arguments are well-supported, the materials are abundant, and there is much to draw inspiration from.