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The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume XI

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2019360 pagesIndiana University Press

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This volume continues the monumental historical work of Sima Qian, offering a detailed account of China's Han Dynasty from 202 B.C. to 220 A.D. It provides essential insights into the political, social, and cultural landscape of ancient China, translated and annotated by a team of esteemed scholars. The text is a crucial resource for understanding the foundations of Chinese civilization.

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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.

William Nienhauser Jr. is a scholar specializing in classical Chinese literature. He is the editor and translator of The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume XI, a significant work for those interested in ancient Chinese history. His efforts make important historical texts accessible to English-speaking readers.

Guilia Baccini is the author of The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume XI, a key work in historical scholarship. Her writing provides detailed insights into ancient history.

Maddalena Barenghi is a scholar known for her contributions to historical literature. She is recognized for her work on The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume XI, an important text for understanding ancient history.

Stephen Durrant writes historical non-fiction. Readers know him for The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume XI, a key part of that extensive series.

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Book cover of The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume XI
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