Ancient Chinese history was mostly based on "official history", so was unofficial history unreliable?

There were indeed different versions and classifications of ancient Chinese history, such as official history, alternative history, miscellaneous history, and unofficial history. Official history books were written by the government, recording the views of the government and the decisions of the imperial court, which were important references for historical research. Bie shi was written by private history books, recording the views and opinions of different sects and interest groups, which were often political. Unofficial history, on the other hand, was a history book that had no official records and was privately written. The content of the book was often more realistic, but it was also limited by historical conditions, making it difficult to draw a comprehensive and accurate conclusion. From an academic point of view, official history, alternative history, miscellaneous history, and unofficial history are all important materials for historical research, but their value and accuracy will be evaluated according to different research methods and standards. In historical research, official history, as an official work, has high historical and cultural value, but it also needs to be comprehensively analyzed and compared with other materials to draw a comprehensive and accurate conclusion. Unofficial history, as a history book without official records, might be more authentic, but it also needed to be treated with caution to avoid being influenced by subjective assumptions. In short, official history, alternative history, miscellaneous history and unofficial history were all important components of ancient Chinese history. They were of great significance to the understanding and study of ancient Chinese history. In the study of history, we need to use a variety of materials such as official history, alternative history, miscellaneous history, and unofficial history to analyze and compare them in order to draw a comprehensive and accurate conclusion.

There were many famous generals in ancient Chinese history (including official history, unofficial history, and legends). Among them, fierce generals and Confucian generals were also common categories. The following were some famous generals: Fierce General: - Guan Yu: During the Three Kingdoms period, the general of Shu Han was known as Guan Yunchang, and later generations called him the Warrior Sage. - Zhang Fei: During the Three Kingdoms period, the generals of Shu Han were known as "Yi De" and later generations called them "Tiger General". - Zhao Yun: During the Three Kingdoms period, the generals of Shu Han were known as "loyal and brave men". - Yue Fei: A famous general who fought against the Jin Dynasty in the Southern Song Dynasty. He was known as Yue Wumu. Confucian General: - Confucius: During the Spring and Autumn Period, the people of the State of Lu were known as the "Saints." - Sun Tzu: During the Warring States Period, a military strategist was known as the "father of military strategists." - Xun You: During the Warring States Period, Xun Zi's disciple was known as the "Ancestor of Confucianism." - Li Si: The prime minister of the Qin Dynasty was known as the "Master of Confucianism." This was only a small portion of the famous generals in ancient China's history. There were many other famous generals who had their own unique historical background and contributions.

The Romance of Ancient Chinese History was a novel and not a history book. The novel is a fictional art form that tells stories through exaggeration, imagination, and fictional plots. Although novels may involve historical events and characters, they are usually a re-description or adaptation of historical events and characters, adding the author's own imagination and views. Therefore, there was a big difference between novels and official history.

I'm not a real novelist and I can't provide books on the history of the Qing Dynasty. However, if you want to understand the history of the Qing Dynasty, I can recommend some classic books such as Qing History Manuscript, Qing Unofficial History Collection, Qing Celebrity Biography, etc. These books cover the politics, economy, culture, society, and other aspects of the Qing Dynasty, allowing you to have a deeper understanding of the history of the Qing Dynasty.

The Records of the Kingdoms of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty was not a novel but a historical work in ancient China. The Records of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty was a comprehensive historical work that mainly recorded the history and figures of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476 B.C.). It was said that the author of the book was a Song Dynasty man who mainly referred to the literature and folklore of the time and combined his own knowledge and thoughts. The contents of the Records of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty were recognized by official history books such as Records of the Historian and Zi Zhi Tong Jian. The book was also regarded as a treasure in ancient Chinese historical works, and it was of great value to the study of ancient Chinese history and culture. However, it should be noted that the authenticity and accuracy of historical documents have always been controversial. Therefore, the contents of the "Records of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty" may also have some fictional and legendary elements that should not be regarded as completely true historical records.

" The Complete Unofficial History of Ancient China " was written by the Qing Dynasty.

Usually, the author who adapted the official history into a novel was a man-made author. Therefore, whether the novel was called "official history" depended on the reader's evaluation and recognition of the novel. Some people may think that the novel is similar to official history and call it "official history", while others think that the novel is different from official history or does not conform to historical facts, so they call it "unofficial history". However, in some cases, the author may deliberately ignore certain details or plots or reinterpret or arrange historical events, thus causing readers to doubt the authenticity of the novel. In this case, the author needs to clearly explain the authenticity and accuracy of the novel to the reader or it will be regarded as a fictional novel. Therefore, it was up to the reader's opinion and judgment whether or not to regard the adaptation of official history into a novel as "official history".

If you are interested in Buddhist history, I can recommend the following novels: " The Tragedy of Nirvana and Rebirth ": A short story. After the protagonist recovers from his illness, he feels the indifference of society and the coldness of the world. Nirvana's cultivation method runs through the entire story. << Unofficial History of Taoism >>: A suspense and funny novel about the strange experience of the wild Taoist Wang Tianhua during the Republic of China. I hope that this fairy's recommendation can meet your needs.😘

The composition and historical background of classics were usually very complicated, so there might be some historical disputes. Some famous works may be regarded as official history while others may be regarded as unofficial history. In literary works, official history usually referred to historical events and biographies that had been officially recognized and recorded in official historical books. These books were usually reviewed and evaluated by historians and cultural experts to determine their authenticity and accuracy. For example, Records of the Historian, Han Shu, and other books were widely read and studied as official history. Unofficial history refers to unofficial records of historical events and biographies that may not have been reviewed and evaluated by official historians and cultural experts. These books, which are usually considered private records or oral histories, may contain some inaccuracy or missing details. Unofficial history was also often used as the background or plot source in literary works. In modern times, some classics have been adapted into movies, TV series, novels, and other works. These works may have been influenced by official or unofficial history. For example, after " Water Margins " was adapted into a movie, some versions of the movie set the plot as " official history " while others set the plot as " unofficial history." The distinction between official history and unofficial history of classics was a relatively complicated problem. It might be influenced by historical background, cultural differences, and literary works. In any case, we should respect historical facts and cultural heritage while maintaining critical thinking and independent thinking.

The sources of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms included official history, unofficial history, historical narration, novels, operas, and many other systems. In terms of official history, the main source of Romance of the Three Kingdoms was the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms written by the Ming Dynasty novelist Luo Guanzhong. This novel was based on historical events and characters, and the novel's image was based on the Three Kingdoms period. It told the story of heroes such as Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhuge Liang. In terms of unofficial history, some of the plots in Romance of the Three Kingdoms also originated from folk legends and unofficial history at that time. Some of these unofficial histories described the historical events and characters of the Three Kingdoms period, while others presented the social style and characters of the time in the form of novels. In terms of history, some of the plots in Romance of the Three Kingdoms also originated from the tradition of history at that time. Storytelling was a traditional form of literature that focused on historical events and characters. It had been passed down through oral transmission and writing for thousands of years. In terms of novels and operas, the plot of Romance of the Three Kingdoms also originated from novels and operas of that time. Fictions and operas were both important forms of ancient Chinese literature. Through them, one could understand the culture and stories of the society at that time.