The earliest existing annalistic history book in China
The earliest existing annalistic history book in our country is the Spring and Autumn Annals. Its author is Confucius, the Confucian master of the Spring and Autumn Period. The Spring and Autumn Annals recorded the history of the Spring and Autumn Period from 770 B.C. to 476 B.C. It was the earliest and most important book in the history books of ancient China. The Spring and Autumn Annals used the history of the State of Lu as a clue to show the political structure and international relations of the Spring and Autumn Period through the description of the wars and political struggles between the vassal states. It not only had a profound impact on ancient Chinese history, but also had an important impact on later generations of Chinese history and culture.