When did Chinese history begin? Who recorded the first history book?

The history of Chinese literature can be traced back to the 11th century B.C., when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty set up the Imperial College to cultivate literary talents. However, the early Chinese literature did not form a complete literary history system. It was not until the Tang Dynasty that poetry began to flourish that the traditional literature represented by the Tang Dynasty poetry gradually formed. During the Song Dynasty, literature flourished and a group of outstanding writers such as Su Shi, Xin Qiji, Li Qingzhao, etc. Their works became important representatives in the history of literature. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, novels, operas, and other literary works began to become popular and became an important branch of literary history. The development of modern Chinese literature began in 1911 after the Xinhai Revolution. The rise of the New Culture Movement marked the advancement of Chinese literature. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Chinese literature experienced a large-scale revival and creation peak. A group of outstanding writers and works such as Lu Xun, Lao She, Ba Jin, etc. emerged. The development of modern Chinese literature has continued until today, when modern Chinese literature was the main part of the literary history, and it also included traditional Chinese literature and modern literature.

The first historical book in Chinese history was the Spring and Autumn Annals. It was written in 770 B.C. by Confucius, the historian of the State of Lu. The Spring and Autumn Annals recorded the history of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C. -476 B.C.). It was one of the earliest historical books in ancient China and one of the most important historical books in Chinese culture. It was regarded as the beginning of ancient Chinese history books and had a profound impact on Chinese history and culture.

The first book in Chinese history is generally believed to be the Spring and Autumn Annals. It is the history book of the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period. It records the history of the Spring and Autumn Period from 770 to 476 B.C. The Spring and Autumn Annals was compiled by Confucius and was one of the earliest historical books in China. It was also one of the ancient Confucian classics. It had a profound influence on Chinese history and culture and was hailed as one of the origins of Chinese culture.

In the history of China, no one had written the first book. The production and publication of books can be traced back to ancient times, but the exact date of the first book is uncertain. Many scholars believe that the earliest books may be in the ancient Babylonian text that was born around 1600 B.C. The earliest book in China was probably the Book of Songs, which was created during the Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1100 B.C.). But to answer the question of who was the first person to write a novel requires more context.

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