Historians' swan song refers to their outstanding achievements in the field of historical research. Through in-depth study of historical events, they revealed the truth of history and provided valuable historical materials for future generations. Their works not only have high academic value, but also provide important historical reference for future generations.
The birth of the historian's swan song
The birth of the historian's swan song needs to go through the following steps:
1. Determination of research topic
Before conducting historical research, historians need to determine the theme of the research. The determination of the theme needs to consider many factors, such as the purpose, scope and focus of the research. Only when the research theme is determined can the research be carried out with a clear aim.
2. Information collection
After determining the research topic, historians need to collect a lot of historical materials. These materials can be ancient books, historical materials, documents, pictures, videos, etc. Historians need to classify, sort out and screen these materials for further study.
3. Selection of research methods
Historians need to choose research methods suitable for their own research topics when conducting historical research. Common research methods include literature research, field investigation, comparative study, statistical analysis and so on. Historians need to choose appropriate research methods according to their own research topics and research purposes.
4. Show research results
After completing historical research, historians need to present their research results. The presentation can be books, papers, reports, speeches, etc. Historians need to choose appropriate presentation methods according to their own research results and research purposes.
Historian's masterpiece "Farewell"
In the history of China, many historians left great works and became the representative works of historians' swan song. The following are some representative works:
history
Historical Records is the first biographical general history of ancient China, written by Sima Qian. The book begins with the preface to Taishi Gong, which consists of four parts: discipline, biography, ambition and biography. With its rigorous historical materials, beautiful writing style, profound thoughts and unique historical methods, this book has become the pinnacle of China's ancient historiography.
Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government
Zi Tong Zhi Jian is the first chronological general history in ancient China, written by Sima Guang. The book ***294 volumes, with a historical range from the Zhou Dynasty to the Southern Song Dynasty, is another peak of ancient Chinese historiography. The book is deeply loved by readers for its rigorous historical materials, concise language and easy-to-understand style.
Mingshi
The History of Ming Dynasty is an official history of China in Ming Dynasty, edited by Li Zhi, Zhang Pu and others. The book ***326 volumes, the historical range from Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming emperor, to Zhu Quan, the Ming emperor. This book has become the representative work of China's Ming Dynasty historiography with detailed information, beautiful writing style and unique historical view.