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The Grand Scribes Records

The Grand Scribes Records

Ancient HistoryHistory
Pages
512
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Sima Qian's monumental work chronicles the history of China from its mythical beginnings to the author's own time. This comprehensive record covers emperors, nobles, and common people, offering insights into ancient Chinese society, politics, and culture. It is an essential text for understanding the foundations of Chinese civilization.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualReflectiveComplex

Genres

Ancient History History

About the author

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Sima Qian

Sima Qian was a historian who wrote the Records of the Grand Historian (Shi ji). This massive work is a foundational text for Chinese history, covering centuries of events and biographies. He's considered the father of Chinese historiography.