Zizhi Tongjian

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The Zīzhì Tōngjìan (; Wade-Giles: Tzuchih T'ungchien) is an important Chinese history text of annual chronology, it contain a total of 294 volumes and about 3 million words. The major contributor of this work was Sima Guang, from collecting previously existence events and dates in Standard Histories, to drafting and publication. The composition on the book started in 1065 and ended in 1084. It recounts the history of China from Warring States in 403 BC to the end of Five Dynasties and the Ten Kingdoms in 959 in chronological manner. The literal meaning of the Chinese title is Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government.

External links

• [The Original Text in its Entirety (Chinese)]
• [Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling] from Zizhi Tongjian 54-59 (157-189), Translated and annotated by Rafe de Crespigny.

 

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