A Complete Reading of Sima Guang's Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance

Perhaps you've picked up Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance, hoping to trace the course of history through the stories of the ancients, only to be tortured by obscure words and complicated grammar. Reading becomes a slow, grueling struggle, with every page like a difficult trek. The truth is, most of us don't want to be scholars who pore over every word and dissect every allusion. We're simply curious about how people in the past lived, how they weighed their choices, and how they left a mark uniquely their own on the long river of history. We want to bridge the gap between past and present with ease, engage in a conversation of the mind with the ancients, and learn about the details of their world.

This accessible edition of Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance was lovingly created for every history-loving beginner! It turns obscure, awkward classical Chinese into plain, modern language, preserving the essence of history while removing the barriers to reading. The author will guide you through the rise and fall of history day by day, from the founding and collapse of dynasties to the love and hatred of people in the past, from grand national strategies to the minutiae of everyday life. You can explore it all in a relaxed and enjoyable read. Open this book, and let's embark on a history journey with no prerequisites, experience the wisdom and emotions of people from the past, and satisfy your deepest, purest curiosity about history.