Patterned Past

Discover the intricate world of ancient Chinese historiography in Patterned Past by David Schaberg. Published by Harvard University in 2002, this hardback edition spans an impressive 528 pages. Schaberg delves into the rhetoric, narrative patterns, and intellectual depth of the Zuozhuan and Guoyu, two pivotal collections of historical anecdotes. He presents these works as vital traces of the historiographical practices that thrived among Confucius's followers during the fourth century BCE. This comprehensive study not only enhances our understanding of early Chinese history but also contributes to the fields of literary studies and historiography. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of Asian history, Patterned Past invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of China's past through the lens of its most influential thinkers.