Comprehensive Explanation of Zi Zhi Tong Jian with Color Illustrations (hardcover with Color Illustrations)
by Sima Guang
About This Novel
"Zizhi 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". It occupies a pivotal position both in the history of historiography and in the history of literature. Together with Sima Qian's "Historical Records", it is called the "Twin Jewels of Historiography". The book is voluminous, with a total of 294 volumes and more than 3 million words. It records a history of 1,362 years 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 covers political, civil and ethnic relations. It mainly focuses on important historical facts in the field, as well as 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 ancient times with a vast network of riches, a large body of work and a refined mind". It has been favored by rulers and scholars of all ages and regarded it as a must-read book.
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