| Author |
Ban, Gu, 32-92 |
| Commentator |
Yan, Shigu, 581-645 |
| Title |
漢書
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| Alternate Title |
Han Shu
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Han
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| Credits |
Produced by Chiang Xiao-Yin
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| Summary |
"漢書" by Gu Ban is a historical account written in the late 1st century AD. The text chronicles the history of the Western Han dynasty, focusing on the reign of Emperor Gaozu, also known as Liu Bang, and the events leading to the consolidation of his power. It also provides insights into the political, social, and military aspects of the Han dynasty. The opening of the text introduces the background and character of Liu Bang, detailing his humble beginnings and the events surrounding his rise to power. It captures significant moments such as his military activities against the Qin dynasty, his interactions with influential figures like Xuandi and others, and the initial struggles as he tries to rally support for his cause. The text highlights his personality traits and leadership skills that would ultimately contribute to establishing the Han dynasty. The narrative serves as a foundation for understanding the complexities of Liu Bang's leadership and the formative years of the Han dynasty in this epic historical account. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Chinese |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
China -- History -- Han dynasty, 202 B.C.-220 A.D.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23841 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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