司马光 著，柏杨 译
3 books
About the Author
Sima Guang, a towering figure in Chinese historiography, served as a prominent scholar-official during the Northern Song Dynasty, renowned for his commitment to Confucian principles and moral governance. As the chief compiler of the monumental Zizhi Tongjian, a comprehensive chronicle spanning from 403 BCE to 959 CE, he aimed to provide emperors and rulers with invaluable lessons from history to avert the pitfalls of tyranny and folly. This exhaustive work, completed after nearly two decades of labor with a team of scholars, underscores Sima Guang's dedication to truth and ethical leadership. The modern edition, translated into accessible vernacular Chinese by Bai Yang, brings this timeless wisdom to contemporary readers, illuminating the strategies and battles that shaped ancient China, including the pivotal Battle of Red Cliffs.
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scholarly
moralistic
precise
