The Origin of Chinese Civilization: Interpretation of the Records of the Grand Historian (Volume 1 & 2)

Author: Shizhi Society
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Publish Date: 2004-04-07
Features: The Records of the Grand Historian was initially referred to as "The Works of Sima Qian," later sometimes called "The Records of Sima Qian." "Records of the Grand Historian" was originally a general term for ancient historical texts. From the time of Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it gradually became the specific name for "The Works of Sima Qian." The Records of the Grand Historian is not merely a record of history; it aims to "investigate the relationship between heaven and man, understand the changes between past and present, and form a unique perspective," using history to express its views on society and life. Therefore, the Records of the Grand Historian reflects progressive and unique ideas in many places, making it a profound and monumental work in history. This book is based on historical facts and adopts a Q&A format, extracting representative and valuable questions from classical texts and providing concise answers based on the content of the original sources. In terms of language, it uses clear and readable vernacular, avoiding the dryness of general historical texts while avoiding the suspicion of "." The real stories and will take you into the long and winding river of Chinese history, allowing you to experience the cruelty and indifference of dynastic transitions, admire the extraordinary talents of emperors and generals, marvel at the enduring brilliance of ancient culture, and help you understand the general outline of Chinese history, deeply appreciating the joy of reading history.