Rethinking on the Historical Evaluation of Qin Shihuang Based on Shiji

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10.2991/assehr.k.220110.005How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Qin Shihuang; Sima Qian; Shiji; Cultural rule

Abstract

Qin was the first empire to realize reunification in Chinese history. Qin Shihuang changed the traditional political system and established China’s first unified empire. When ancient Chinese historians affirmed the achievements of Qin Shihuang, their comments on Qin Shihuang always lacked comprehensive and objective analysis and evaluation. This aspect is mainly represented by Sima Qian’s Shiji. Influenced by the limitations of the times, Sima Qian criticized and attacked Qin Shihuang more in Shiji, and rarely recognized and praised his contribution to national progress. This view of history has influenced the historical writing of later generations. After combing the evaluation of relevant historical documents, this paper also further combs the academic reevaluation of Qin Shihuang in recent years. Obviously, there are more comprehensive and positive evaluations. This paper also attempts to analyze the historical records and affirm the historical contribution of Qin Shihuang. In general, Qin Shihuang made some new contributions to cultural rule in addition to his political achievements. This paper will provide new materials and perspectives for rethinking and evaluating Qin Shihuang, and also contribute to the reflective study of historical figures in history.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Zhuoxuan Wang
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/01/28
TI  - Rethinking on the Historical Evaluation of Qin Shihuang Based on Shiji
BT  - Proceedings of the 2021 International Conference on Public Art and Human Development ( ICPAHD 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 22
EP  - 25
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220110.005
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220110.005
ID  - Wang2022
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