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The Significance and Value of Sima Qian in History and the Influence of Chinese Culture
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Abstract
The significance of Sima Qian's work, "Records of the Grand Historian," in Chinese history lies in its tremendous influence on subsequent generations in various domains such as culture, politics, and military affairs. The paper employs the research method of literature review, examines the historical importance of Sima Qian, a renowned historian and writer during the initial period of the Han Dynasty in China. Through an analysis of the extant scholarly works pertaining to Sima Qian and his seminal work, "Historical Records," this study delves into the significant influence exerted by the aforementioned opus on subsequent generations. Sima Qian's impact on subsequent generations of historians was significant. Sima Qian skillfully integrates factual narratives, personal narratives, and sociopolitical commentary into his literary works, thus constructing a comprehensive and enduring depiction of the societal and political landscape of his era.
Keywords
ancient Chinese literature, historiography, Chinese classical texts, cultural impact, historical methodology
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Li,Y. (2023). The Significance and Value of Sima Qian in History and the Influence of Chinese Culture. Communications in Humanities Research,22,190-197.
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