Historian Chen Shou

Chen Shou was a renowned Chinese historian who lived during the 3rd century, serving during the Jin Dynasty. He is best known for authoring the "Records of the Three Kingdoms" (Sanguozhi), a detailed and influential historical text covering the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. His work is highly valued for its thoroughness, objectivity, and literary style, forming a foundational source for understanding this turbulent era in Chinese history. Chen Shou’s contributions laid the groundwork for later historical writing and inspired many subsequent historians.