Intensive Reading of Zizhi Tongjian Stories (yaoshi Collector's Edition) (chinese Studies Today's Reading Series)
by Fong Yuan
About This Novel
"Ziye Tongjian" is an unprecedented historical masterpiece compiled under the leadership of Sima Guang, a famous historian in the Northern Song Dynasty. It was named by Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty because "in view of the past, it is qualified to govern Taoism." The book is voluminous, with a total of 294 volumes, recording a total of 1,362 years of history from the 23rd year of King Weilie of the Zhou Dynasty (403 BC) to the 6th year of Xiande of Emperor Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty (959 AD). The content is mainly about politics, military affairs and ethnic relations. It is mainly based on important historical facts, and also includes economic, cultural and historical figures evaluation. It is broad and profound, and understands the changes of ancient and modern times. It has the reputation of "unprecedented in the ancient times with a vast net of wealth, a large body of work and a fine mind". It has been favored by rulers and scholars of all ages, and is regarded as a must-read book. "Intensive Reading of Zizhi Tongjian Stories (Yaoshi Collector's Edition) (Chinese Studies Today Series)" edited by Fang Yuan selects the most praised of the original work: more than 500 independent and complete stories, organizes and compiles them in chronological order, and presents this masterpiece of Chinese civilization to readers in an all-round, new perspective and multi-level through scientific style and innovative form, striving to reach a new height in terms of authenticity, interest and inspiration. At the same time, the editor also carefully selected hundreds of pictures including photos of historical relics and relics, war diagrams, portraits of emperors and famous ministers, famous paintings of people from past dynasties, etc., To present the richness and splendor of Chinese history to readers more truly, intuitively and comprehensively.
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