The memoirs of Han China
by Nienhauser, William H., Sima, Qian
fromThe Grand scribe's records
"This project will result in the first complete translation of the Shih chi (The Grand Scribe s Records), one of the most important narratives in traditional China. Ssu-ma Ch ien (145-c.86 B.C.), who compiled the work, is known as the Herodotus of China"--Publisher.
The Grand Scribe's records
by ProQuest (Firm), Farmer, J. Michael, Nienhauser, William H., Sima, Qian
The Grand Scribe's records
by ebrary, Inc, Farmer, J. Michael, Nienhauser, William H., Sima, Qian
The final memoir is structured around memorials by two strategists who attempted to lead Emperor Wu into negotiations with the Hsiung-nu, a policy that Ssu-ma Ch'ien himself supported.
