""Statesman, Patriot, and General in Ancient China: Three Shih Chi Biographies of the Ch'in Dynasty, 255-206 B.C."" is a book written by Ssu-Ma, Ch'ien. The book is a collection of three biographies that focus on the lives of prominent figures in ancient China during the Ch'in Dynasty. The first biography is about Li Ssu, who was a statesman and advisor to the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. The second biography is about Fan Sui, who was a patriotic general that fought against the Qin Dynasty. The third biography is ...
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""Statesman, Patriot, and General in Ancient China: Three Shih Chi Biographies of the Ch'in Dynasty, 255-206 B.C."" is a book written by Ssu-Ma, Ch'ien. The book is a collection of three biographies that focus on the lives of prominent figures in ancient China during the Ch'in Dynasty. The first biography is about Li Ssu, who was a statesman and advisor to the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. The second biography is about Fan Sui, who was a patriotic general that fought against the Qin Dynasty. The third biography is about Wei Liao, who was a general that served under the first emperor of China. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and accomplishments of these three individuals, and offers insights into the political and military landscape of ancient China during the Ch'in Dynasty. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, politics, and culture.American Oriental Series, Volume 17. Edited By W. Norman Brown, John K. Shryock, And E. A. Speiser.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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