• Masters on the Records of the Grand Historian (English Edition): Essays on Sima Qian & His Masterwork
  • Masters on the Records of the Grand Historian (English Edition): Essays on Sima Qian & His Masterwork
  • Masters on the Records of the Grand Historian (English Edition): Essays on Sima Qian & His Masterwork
  • Masters on the Records of the Grand Historian (English Edition): Essays on Sima Qian & His Masterwork
  • Masters on the Records of the Grand Historian (English Edition): Essays on Sima Qian & His Masterwork
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Masters on the Records of the Grand Historian (English Edition): Essays on Sima Qian & His Masterwork

Masters on the Records of the Grand Historian (English Edition): Essays on Sima Qian & His Masterwork

Essays by Liang Qichao, Zhu Ziqing, Han Zhaoqi & Others on the Three Scholars' Annotations, Tragic Spirit, Biographical Literature & Sima Qian's Craft — Not a Systematic History
This English-language collection brings together essays from Chinese Literature and History magazine, written by scholars including Liang Qichao, Zhu Ziqing, An Pingqiu, and Han Zhaoqi. It examines the Records of the Grand Historian from multiple angles: Sima Qian's life and thought, the tragic spirit of his subjects, his craft in selecting historical materials, his account of the stars, the work's place in biographical literature, and its comparison with The History of the Han Dynasty—offering close readings rather than a systematic survey. If you want to understand why this masterwork matters and how to read it, this is it.
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Unlock the secrets of ancient China with "Masters on the Records of the Grand Historian."

For over two millennia, Sima Qian’s Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji) has stood as a monumental pillar of Chinese history and literature, influencing generations of writers, thinkers, and historians. Now, this essential English edition makes its profound wisdom accessible to a global audience.

About This Book:
Published by China Intercontinental Press (五洲传播出版社), this carefully curated volume compiles the finest commentaries and analyses from a who’s who of Chinese academia -8. Featuring contributions from legendary figures like Liang Qichao and contemporary experts like An Pingqiu and Han Zhaoqi, it provides a multi-faceted exploration of the Shiji from historical, literary, and even astronomical perspectives -9-11.

What’s Inside:

  • Expert Insights: Learn how to read the Shiji through different lenses, from literary biography to historical methodology.

  • Deep Analysis: Explore key topics such as Sima Qian’s historical ingenuity, the tragic spirit within his works, and his influence on later dynastic histories -6.

  • Cross-Cultural Perspective: Discover the legacy of the Shiji beyond China, including its reception and study in Japan

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