Written by Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072), an intellectual giant of the Song dynasty, "Historical Records of the Five Dynasties" offers a compelling interpretation of the Five Dynasties period (907-979). In overhauling the existing official history, Ouyang Xiu made several notable decisions. He recast the entire narrative in the popular "ancient" style to make for a rare fluency. He adopted rigorous moral categories to evaluate historical figures, reflecting the new regimen of his day. He also annotated portions of the text to establish a methodology for future writers. The "Historical Records" thereby became the official version-the last of China's dynastic histories to be written by an individual in a private capacity. In addition to its provocative commentary and lucid presentation, "Historical Records" is an eloquent statement on the art and craft of historical writing in the eleventh century.
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Written by Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072), an intellectual giant of the Song dynasty, "Historical Records of the Five Dynasties" offers a compelling interpretation of the Five Dynasties period (907-979). In overhauling the existing official history, Ouyang Xiu made several notable decisions. He recast the entire narrative in the popular "ancient" style to make for a rare fluency. He adopted rigorous moral categories to evaluate historical figures, reflecting the new regimen of his day. He also annotated portions of the text to establish a methodology for future writers. The "Historical Records" thereby became the official version-the last of China's dynastic histories to be written by an individual in a private capacity. In addition to its provocative commentary and lucid presentation, "Historical Records" is an eloquent statement on the art and craft of historical writing in the eleventh century.
Imprint | Columbia University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | April 1993 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 1993 |
Authors | Patricia A. Adler |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Trade binding |
Pages | 220 |
Edition | second edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-231-08132-0 |
Barcode | 9780231081320 |
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LSN | 0-231-08132-4 |