Pronghorn Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Has anyone included the Chinese historian Sima Qian in readings of the work of early historians? I am wondering what parts might be most interesting or useful to read. Or perhaps you could suggest a book of excerpts. We have already done Herodotus and Thucydides and are planning to do some more Romans. But I would like to broaden the focus to look at early historians, not just early historians of the west. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Has anyone included the Chinese historian Sima Qian in readings of the work of early historians? I am wondering what parts might be most interesting or useful to read. Or perhaps you could suggest a book of excerpts. We have already done Herodotus and Thucydides and are planning to do some more Romans. But I would like to broaden the focus to look at early historians, not just early historians of the west. Oxford World Classics has a relatively accessible edition of selections from the Historical Records Sima Qian: The First Emperor Be sure to read the introduction as it provides good background material. The book can easily be covered in a week or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronghorn Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thank you! I had just given up hope that anyone would reply! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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