Sima Qian was a Chinese historian and the author of the "Records of the Grand Historian" (also known as the "Shiji" or "Historical Records"). He was born in the Western Han Dynasty around 145 BCE and served as a court historian for the Han Emperor Wu.
The "Shiji" is considered one of the most important works of Chinese historiography and has had a significant influence on Chinese culture and literature. It covers a period of over two thousand years, from the Yellow Emperor to the reign of Emperor Wu, and is notable for its extensive use of primary sources and its attention to detail.
One of the most notable aspects of the "Shiji" is its emphasis on the individual. Sima Qian wrote about the lives and deeds of important historical figures in great detail, highlighting their motivations and personalities. This approach was in contrast to earlier histories, which tended to focus more on the deeds of rulers and their official acts.
Sima Qian was also known for his impartiality and objectivity. He sought to present a balanced view of history, even when it meant presenting events that might be considered unfavorable to the ruling dynasty. This earned him the respect of later historians, who admired his commitment to historical accuracy.
Despite its importance, the "Shiji" was not without controversy. Sima Qian was exiled and sentenced to death for his refusal to withdraw a statement he made defending the actions of a general who was considered a traitor. He was eventually released, but only after he agreed to castrate himself.
Despite the difficulties he faced, Sima Qian remained committed to his work and continued to write the "Shiji" until his death. Today, his legacy lives on as one of the most important figures in Chinese history and literature.
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Later observers witnessed the excavated site. By this point, Yang Yong the Crown Prince had lost the favor of both Emperor Wen and Empress Dugu, over his being overly wasteful which displeased Emperor Wen and having many concubines which displeased Empress Dugu. Instead, one must emulate the sage-kings both in terms of outer structures good laws, wise policies, correct rituals and in terms of inner motivations placing ren and yi first. In 235 BCE, Lu committed suicide by drinking poison. This traditional view has been challenged by Chinese, Japanese, and Western scholars.
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