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Records of the Grand Historian

by Qian Sima

$55.32

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This second volume of the history of the Han dynasty consists of chapters dealing principally with the reign of Emperor Wu, one of the most energetic and strong-willed of China's Rulers. Here the historian is chronicling events he has witnessed and writing of the men he personally knows or has known. In Nagano Hozan's (1783-1837) words, He makes us see in our minds the character of the men of the time, and this is why he is a great historian.:

This second volume of the history of the Han dynasty consists of chapters dealing principally with the reign of Emperor Wu, one of the most energetic and strong-willed of China's Rulers. Here the historian is chronicling events he has witnessed and writing of the men he personally knows or has known. In Nagano Hozan's (1783-1837) words, "He makes us see in our minds the character of the men of the time, and this is why he is a great historian.:


Burton Watson...possesses all the qualities which distinguish a master translator. As a craftsman and as a poet, he has inspired and challenged two generations.--Asian Affairs

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  • Columbia University Press Brand
  • Feb 15, 1996 Pub Date:
  • 0231081677 ISBN-10:
  • 9780231081672 ISBN-13:
  • 505 Pages
  • 9.01 in * 6.05 in * 1.3 in Dimensions:
  • 2 lb Weight: