ancient history

The Romance of Ancient Chinese History was a novel and not a history book. The novel is a fictional art form that tells stories through exaggeration, imagination, and fictional plots. Although novels may involve historical events and characters, they are usually a re-description or adaptation of historical events and characters, adding the author's own imagination and views. Therefore, there was a big difference between novels and official history.

Ancient Chinese History recommended reading: Records of the Historian, Han Shu, Records of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. Modern World History recommended reading: One Hundred Years of Solitude, War and Peace, Miserables, Jane Eyre, Pride and Predict, The Thorn Birds, Harry Potter, etc.

The ancient times were a fictional historical concept that appeared in many online novels. This concept usually referred to the stories about the origin of mankind in ancient myths and legends, including the creation of heaven and earth by chaos, the creation of heaven and earth by Pangu, and the taste of grass by Shennong. Although there is no conclusive evidence of the authenticity of these stories in history, they have been widely spread and passed down as a part of Chinese traditional culture.

The development of ancient literature can be divided into multiple periods and schools. The following is a brief history of some of the major developments: 1. Pre-Qin period (770 - 221 B.C.): The Pre-Qin period was the origin of ancient literature. Many important literary works appeared, such as The Book of Songs, The Songs of Chu, The Analects of Confucius, etc. 2. Qin and Han Dynasties (221 B.C. -220 A.D.): The Qin and Han Dynasties were the peak period of ancient literature. Many important literary works appeared, such as Records of the Historian, Han Shu, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, etc. 3. Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (220 - 589 AD): The Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties period was a time when literary schools were diverse. Many important literary schools appeared, such as Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, Tao Yuanming, etc. 4 Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (618 - 1911): The Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties were the mature period of literary development. Many important literary works appeared, such as the poems of Li Bai, Du Fu and Bai Juyi in the Tang Dynasty, and the essays of Su Shi, Xin Qiji and Li Qingzhao in the Song Dynasty. The literary creation of the Yuan Dynasty focused on rap and drama. The literature of the Ming and Qing Dynasties focused on ideology and artistry. 5. Modern literature period (1911 - 1949): The period of modern literature was the low point of Chinese literature. Many important literary works appeared, such as Lu Xun's Madman's Diary, The True Story of Ah Q, Medicine, Lao She's Camel Xiangzi, Four Generations Under One roof, Ba Jin's Home, Spring, Autumn, etc. The development of ancient literature has gone through a long historical process. In different periods and schools, different literary styles and expressions have different characteristics and contributions.

Ancient history books referred to books that recorded and described ancient historical events, people, culture, geography, and so on. The following are some famous ancient history books: " Records of the Historian ": Sima Qian of the Western Han Dynasty wrote a classic work of Chinese history books, which recorded the history of China from the Pre-Qin period to the Western Han Dynasty. Han Shu: Ban Gu of the Eastern Han Dynasty mainly recorded the history from the early Han Dynasty to the middle of the Western Han Dynasty. 3 Zi Zhi Tong Jian: Written by Sima Guang of the Northern Song Dynasty, it was a monumental work that systematically summarized the ancient history of China, including the history of China from 403 B.C. to 959 A.D. 4. Records of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty: The history books written by Qi during the Warring States Period mainly recorded the history and wars of the various countries during the Warring States Period. 5 Records of the Three Kingdoms: The history books of Shu Han and Wu during the Three Kingdoms period mainly recorded the history of the Three Kingdoms period. 6 Chun Qiu Fan Lu: Written by Wang Chong, a philosopher at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was an analytical work on ancient Chinese politics, military affairs, culture, and other issues. [7] Dong Guan Han Ji: Sima Qian of the Tang Dynasty mainly recorded the political and historical events during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. 8. Book of Wei: The history books of the Northern Wei Dynasty during the Northern and Southern Dynasties mainly recorded the history of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the Sui Dynasty, and other dynasties. 9. History of the Song Dynasty: Zhao Yi, a historian of the Southern Song Dynasty, mainly recorded the history of the Song Dynasty, including politics, military, culture, and so on. 10 History of the Ming Dynasty: Chen Qiao, a historian of the Ming Dynasty, mainly recorded the historical period of the Ming Dynasty, including politics, military, culture, and so on.

There are many ancient history titles that can be referred to as the following: The Spring and Autumn Annals, also known as the Spring and Autumn Period, was the first volume of ancient Chinese history books that recorded the history of the Spring and Autumn Period from 770 to 476 B.C. 2. The Warring States Period, also known as the Warring States Period, is the second volume of ancient Chinese history books that records the history of the Warring States Period from 475 to 221 B.C. 3. History of Qin, also known as History of Qin, was the third volume of ancient Chinese history books that recorded the history of Qin from 221 to 206 B.C. 4. The Western Han Dynasty, also known as the History of the Western Han Dynasty, is the fourth volume of ancient Chinese history books that records the history of the Western Han Dynasty from 206 B.C. to 8 A.D. 5. The Eastern Han Dynasty, also known as the History of the Eastern Han Dynasty, was the fifth volume of ancient Chinese history books that recorded the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty from 8 to 220 AD. 6 " Three Kingdoms Period ": Also known as " Three Kingdoms Period ", it was the sixth volume of ancient Chinese history books that recorded the period from the Three Kingdoms to the unification of the Western Jin Dynasty. 7. The History of the Western Jin Dynasty, also known as the History of the Western Jin Dynasty, was the seventh volume of the ancient Chinese history books, which recorded the history of the Western Jin Dynasty from 265 to 316 AD. 8 " Eastern Jin Dynasty ", also known as " History of the Eastern Jin Dynasty ", was the eighth volume of ancient Chinese history books that recorded the history of the Eastern Jin Dynasty from 317 to 420 AD. The Northern and Southern Dynasties, also known as the History of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, is the ninth volume of ancient Chinese history books that records the history of the various dynasties during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. These ancient history books were all important parts of ancient Chinese history books. They played an important role in understanding ancient history.

There are many famous ancient stories in history. The following are a few of the more famous ones: Legend of the White Snake: The story of the love story between the White Lady and Xu Xian takes place in the Tang Dynasty. 2. Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai: The story of Zhu Yingtai disguised as a man and went to Liang Shanbo's house to visit the love story between the two. The story took place during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. 3. Dream of the Red Chamber: It tells the love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. The story takes place in the Qing Dynasty. 4 " Three Words ": It was a collection of short stories written by Feng Menglong, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. It included many famous stories such as " Yu Shi Ming Yan " and " Jing Shi Tong Yan ". 5. Water Margins: It tells the story of 108 heroes gathering for justice and uprising. The story takes place in Song Dynasty. 6. Journey to the West: It tells the story of Sun Wukong and others who went to the West to obtain scriptures. The story takes place in the Tang Dynasty. These stories had a wide readership and far-reaching influence, and were regarded as classics of Chinese literature.

The history of ancient Chinese poetry can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in the 14th century B.C. At that time, many excellent poets and poems appeared. As time passed, the development of ancient Chinese poetry went through many important stages. 1. Pre-Qin period (1046 - 221 B.C.): Many excellent poets and poems appeared in this period, such as many works in the Book of Songs. The poems of the Pre-Qin period mainly showed the concern and love for nature and the people, but also reflected the political and social situation at that time. 2. The Qin and Han Dynasties (221 B.C. to 220 A.D.): The Qin and Han Dynasties were the peak period of the development of ancient Chinese poetry. Many famous poets and poems appeared, such as Qu Yuan's "Songs of the South" and Li Bai's "Wine". The style of poetry in the Qin and Han Dynasties was more gorgeous and expressive, but it also showed concern and reflection on history and politics. 3. Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (220 - 589 AD): The development of poetry during this period entered a low point. Due to political and social unrest, many excellent poets and poems were destroyed or lost. Even so, there were still many famous poets and poems in this period, such as Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring" and Du Fu's "Ascending". 4. Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (618 - 1911 AD): This period was a glorious period for the development of ancient Chinese poetry. Many famous poets and poetry works appeared, such as Li Bai's "Going to Drink", Du Fu's "Climbing High", Bai Juyi's "Song of Everlasting Regret", etc. The poetry styles of the Tang and Song Dynasties were more diverse, creative, and also showed a love for culture and art. During the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the development of poetry was more mature and diverse. At the same time, many important poets and poetry works appeared, such as Wang Zhihuan's "Climbing the Stork Tower" and Xin Qiji's "Green Jade Case·Yuanxi". These are some of the important nodes and stages in the history of the development of ancient Chinese poetry. Each stage has its own unique characteristics and styles, leaving an important mark on the development of poetry in later generations.

The history of ancient Chinese novels could be traced back to the pre-Qin period, such as the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Warring States Period, and other historical books. The narrative part of the history books described the social politics, war, culture, and other aspects of that era. In the Han Dynasty, the literary form had a greater development, such as "Records of the Historian","Han Shu" and so on. These works contained a large number of history, politics, biographies and myths and legends. The Tang Dynasty was the heyday of ancient Chinese novels. Many famous novels appeared, such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. These works portrayed many heroic characters and plots with rich imagination and vivid descriptions, becoming the treasures of Chinese culture. The Song Dynasty was the lowest point of Chinese novels. Due to political corruption and social unrest, many novels were deleted or rewritten. For example, classic works such as Water Margins and Journey to the West were also adapted into opera or rap. The Ming Dynasty was a period of revival for ancient Chinese novels. Many excellent novels appeared, such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins, Journey to the West, etc. These works not only reflected the social reality at that time, but also integrated many cultural elements into them, becoming an important part of Chinese culture. The Qing Dynasty was the peak period of Chinese novels. Many famous novels appeared, such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margins, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. These works not only occupied an important position in the history of Chinese literature, but also had a profound impact on world literature. Generally speaking, the history of ancient Chinese novels is a rich and colorful work full of imagination and creativity. It contains a large number of history, biographies, myths and legends, and love stories. It is a precious heritage of Chinese culture.

The framework of ancient Chinese history included the following periods: 1 Xia Dynasty (21st century B.C. -16th century B.C.) 2. Shang Dynasty (16th century B.C. -11th century B.C.) 3. Western Zhou (c. 11th century B.C. -771 B.C.) 4. Eastern Zhou (770 B.C. -256 A.D.) Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476) 6. Warring States Period (475 - 221) 7 Qin Dynasty (221 - 206) 8 Western Han Dynasty (206 - 8 AD) 9 Eastern Han (25 - 220 AD) 10 Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280 AD) 11 Western Jin Dynasty (265 - 316 AD) 12 Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 - 420) Northern and Southern Dynasties (420 - 589) 14 Sui Dynasty (581 - 618) 15 Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907 - 960) Song Dynasty (960 - 1279) 18 Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368) 19 Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) 20 Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) The above is the main framework of ancient Chinese history. Each period has its own unique historical events, political systems, cultural development and other aspects.