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Written by Ouyang Xiu, an intellectual giant of the eleventh century, this is a history of the preceding century (907 - 979), a period known as the Five Dynasties. This book emphasises on the art of historical writing in the eleventh century. It includes sections that are helpful to understand the politics and personalities of the time.

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Historical Records of the Five Dynasties is not only the best introduction to Chinese dynastic historiography in medieval times, but also an excellent and first-hand account of a century scarcely discussed...is a must for historians of medieval and late imperial China. -- Hilde De Weerdt Medieval Review He should certainly congratulate himself on having achieved something of a breakthrough in the historical study of China. -- T. H. Barrett Journal of the School of African and Oriental Studies

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/01/2008
      ISBN13: 9780231128278, 978-0231128278
      ISBN10: 0231128274

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Written by Ouyang Xiu, an intellectual giant of the eleventh century, this is a history of the preceding century (907 - 979), a period known as the Five Dynasties. This book emphasises on the art of historical writing in the eleventh century. It includes sections that are helpful to understand the politics and personalities of the time.

      Trade Review
      Historical Records of the Five Dynasties is not only the best introduction to Chinese dynastic historiography in medieval times, but also an excellent and first-hand account of a century scarcely discussed...is a must for historians of medieval and late imperial China. -- Hilde De Weerdt Medieval Review He should certainly congratulate himself on having achieved something of a breakthrough in the historical study of China. -- T. H. Barrett Journal of the School of African and Oriental Studies

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