Dive into the rich historical tapestry of Sima Qian's "Records of the Grand Historian" with "Shiji Sanjia Zhu," the comprehensive annotated edition that merges the insights of three distinguished commentators: Pei Yin's "Shiji Jijie," Sima Zhen's "Shiji Suoyin," and Zhang Shoujie's "Shiji Zhengyi." This combined work, initially consolidated during the Northern Song Dynasty, is based on the earliest surviving Southern Song edition by Huang Shanfu. Perfect for historians, scholars, and enthusiasts of Chinese classical literature, "Shiji Sanjia Zhu" offers a profound understanding of China's most revered historical record through meticulous annotations and scholarly exegesis.
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Here is the translated long text of over 1000 words based on the given example:The Propitious Signs of Ji: A Reflection on Ancient Chinese Divination
In ancient China, divination played a pivotal role in guiding decisions, whether in the affairs of the state or the daily lives of its people. Among the various methods used, the interpretation of signs and omens was a deeply ingrained practice, reflecting a belief in the interconnectedness of human actions and natural phenomena.
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