The Grand Historian

The Grand Historian, also known as "Shiji," is an influential Chinese historical text written by Sima QianAround 100 BCE. It spans China's history from legendary times to the Han Dynasty, covering emperors, events, and cultural developments. The work combines factual records with narrative storytelling, offering insights into politics, society, and personalities. It is considered one of the earliest and most comprehensive histories of China, laying the foundation for later historical writing. The Grand Historian is valued for its thorough research, balanced perspective, and literary quality, shaping Chinese historiography for centuries.