Zizhi Tongjian (Volume 9) Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Bai Yang's Colloquial Version

Author: Sima Guang (Song Dynasty), translated by Baoyang
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: A Record of the Grand Historian is a monumental work that condenses the political operations and power struggles of ancient China. It is a must-read for emperors and kings of the past, who consulted it to learn from history and govern wisely. Nine hundred years later, Mr. Baoyang spent ten years (1983–1993) translating it into modern language, personally redrawing maps, and infusing his own perspectives. He discussed the causes of historical success and failure, making a history book originally intended only for emperors and generals so accessible and engaging for today's readers.