Zizhi Tongjian: The Jin Dynasty (Part 1)

[Taishi Ci 2.0]

To continue to Part 2, click here.

[Taishi Ci 2.0]

This completes the "gap" I had between the end of Fang's Chronicles and the earlier portion of ZZTJ I was working on. I hope everyone enjoys the stories of Western and Eastern Jin. Please continue to let me know if you have any feedback or corrections.

[DaoLunOfShiji]

The work you've done with this, and the second part is a real gift to those in the west with a passion for this period, and those of us that want to truly get into it. A big ol' thank you for your hard work in translating all of this. I'll be diving into part 2 very soon.

[Jia Nanfeng]

Thank you Taishi Ci 2.0 for all your work! You’ve helped so many people with their studies (including me).

[Fornadan]

Did you translate all of Sima Guang's textual analysis or only a selection?

[Taishi Ci 2.0]

I have been translating all the parts of it that Hu Sanxing attaches to the relevant parts of the text for these chapters; there's a lot more of it that applies to pre- or post-Jin stuff. It's possible I missed some; if I did, please let me know. I know that originally the whole thing was its own separate section, but I haven't double-checked it by itself yet.

[vvill]

This is so awesome. Is there any chance now that this is done that a Part 3 might emerge? Perhaps until the end of Western Jin? Would be interesting to read of the rise of Northern Wei.

[Taishi Ci 2.0]

I'll think about it; plenty of things to edit and update in the current parts first though.

[vvill]

Understood. Thanks so much for all the work!