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The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume XI

The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume XI

The Memoirs of Han China, Part IV
Ancient HistoryHistory
Pages
360
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

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.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

Ancient History History

Authors

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Guilia Baccini

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.

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Maddalena Barenghi

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.

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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.

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Stephen Durrant

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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William Nienhauser Jr.

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.