Okay, here is the translation following your instructions: The Book of the Later Han Idioms and Allusions

Author: Liao Shengchun
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The Idioms and Their Legends and More Idioms and Their Legends, which conduct thematic historical research on idioms. They compile a variety of vivid and thought-provoking idioms and legends, shaped by historical and imbued with vitality, into specialized works. These books provide a new perspective for studying history and open up a new field for reading and applying historical knowledge. After reading, one feels that the author's ideas are particularly innovative. Both books follow a unified writing style and have the following characteristics:
First, the sources are authentic. The various legends are primarily based on the annotated editions of Zhonghua Book Company, supplemented by other reliable historical records. They emphasize comprehensive, complete, and systematic accounts, ensuring authority while acknowledging the limitations of the era. The books generally adopt the perspectives of historical materialism and dialectical materialism to analyze history, evaluate figures, and point out successes and failures.
Third, the portrayal of figures is authentic.
Fourth, attention is paid to providing background information and ensuring the completeness of the narrative.
Fifth, the language is concise.
This book includes 590 idioms, 422 idiomatic legends, and 198 biographical sketches, comprehensively reflecting the historical background and state of the Eastern Han Dynasty.