Sima Qian is the son of court astrologer (太史令) Sima Tan, who is a descendant of Qin general Sima Cuo (司馬錯), the commander of Qin army in the state's conquest of Ba and Shu. Before …

Sima Qian was an astronomer, calendar expert, and the first great Chinese historian. He is most noted for his authorship of the Shiji (“Historical Records”), which is considered to be the most …

Jul 6, 2020 · Sima Qian (l. 145/135-86 BCE) was a court scribe, astrologer, and historian of the Han Dynasty (202 BCE - 220 CE) of ancient China, famous for his historical work Records of …

Jan 13, 2020 · Born near Longmen ("Dragon Gate") on the Yellow River, around 145 B.C., during China's Han dynasty, Sima Qian (Ssu-ma Ch'ien) is "the father of Chinese history" …

Oct 7, 2012 · In a nation obsessed by its history, Sima Qian was the first and some say the greatest historian. Wind back two millennia. It is 99 BC. On China's northern frontier, imperial …

Jul 25, 2024 · Sima Qian (c. 145–87 BC) was a Chinese historian, astronomer, and calendar expert, renowned for writing the Shiji (“Historical Records”), the foremost history of China up to …

Sima Qian (c. 145 B.C.E. – 90 B.C.E.) was a prefect of the Grand Scribes of the Han dynasty. He is regarded as the father of Chinese historiography because of his highly praised work, Shiji …

Nov 11, 2024 · Active during the Han Dynasty period in China’s history, Sima Qian is widely considered to be the father of Chinese historiography. A celebrated historian, he is best known …

Mar 5, 2023 · During the Han Dynasty, Sima Qian was a prominent figure in Chinese history. He is revered as the "father of Chinese historiography" and is considered one of the most pivotal …

5 days ago · Because one great man, Sima Qian (145-87BCE), put future generations before his own honour to compile a history book spanning 2,500 years. Sima Qian was born around …