Historical Records·vernacular

Shiji is a famous historical work in ancient China, written by Sima Qian. It is known as the first official history of China and one of the earliest biographical general histories in the world. Historical Records is based on the Western Han Dynasty and consists of two parts: biographical and tabular parts. Among them, the biographies record historical events and characters from ancient times to the end of the Western Han Dynasty, and describe in detail the political struggles, military campaigns, social features and cultural changes in each period. These historical records are easy to understand and vivid, making readers feel as if they are actually there. Compared with other historical works, the unique feature of Historical Records lies in its emphasis on character creation and psychological description. Sima Qian showed the complexity and diversity of historical figures through detailed descriptions of the characters' thoughts, personalities, and behaviors, making them lifelike and unforgettable. At the same time, Sima Qian also adhered to the principle of objectivity and fairness, strived to accurately reflect the historical truth, and evaluated and summarized the merits and demerits. This book is a vernacular translation of Historical Records, but the author cannot guarantee that it is 100% correct. Please refer to the official translation. This book is purely an entertainment translation. This novel and its characters are purely fictitious. Any similarity is purely coincidental and should not be imitated.