Imperial Chinese Dynasties' Complex Historiography Revealed
From the first century BCE onward, Chinese imperial courts meticulously documented their histories following a consistent procedure, though the resulting records were neither comprehensive nor impartial, as explored in an Aeon essay.
Key facts
- Imperial courts documented history from the first century BCE onward
- Procedure was followed more-or-less faithfully
- Results were not comprehensive or impartial
- Source is an Aeon essay
Entities
Institutions
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Locations
- China