The "Gangjian Yizhi Lu" is a representative work of Chinese general history compiled by Qing dynasty scholars, including Wu Chengquan, with the aim of "understanding history in an easy-to-understand and systematic manner." Product Features Explaining history with "Gang" (Essentials) and "Mu" (Detailed Items): Following the style of Zhu Xi's "Tongjian Gangmu," it simplifies the vast events of Chinese history with "Gang" and explains them in detail with "Mu." You can grasp the major historical trends and detailed facts simultaneously. Covering from ancient times to the Ming dynasty: It details the grand history from legendary times to the Ming dynasty, spanning a total of 92 volumes (compiled into 8 volumes in this binding). Influence on Japanese culture and education: It was reprinted in Japan during the Edo period and was highly valued as a standard for historical knowledge among samurai and literary figures, making it a book deeply connected to Japan. Reliability of the Zhonghua Book Company edition: Published by Zhonghua Book Company, the most authoritative publisher of ancient Chinese books. With accurate characters and excellent proofreading, it is a perfect book for specialized research and reading. Product Details Title: Gangjian Yizhi Lu (Complete 8 volumes) Compiled by: Wu Chengquan, Zhou Zhijiong, Zhou Zhican Publisher: Zhonghua Book Company Language: Chinese (Traditional or Simplified) Genre: Chinese history, general history, governing the country and benefiting the people, classical materials [Recommended for those who] want to deeply study Chinese history not in fragments but as a systematic "general history." Those who are exploring the academic background of Japan's Edo period. Researchers and enthusiasts who want to experience high-class historical descriptions in the original Chinese. #GangjianYizhiLu #ChineseHistory #GeneralHistory #HistoricalBook #ZhonghuaBookCompany #AncientBooks #SpecializedBooks #ChineseBooks #OrientalHistory #Confucianism #TraditionalCulture #CompleteSet