Ridley Road has elements of truth, but it's not a strictly 100% factual account. It blends real-life elements with creative storytelling to make it engaging for the audience.
Records of the Historian was a historical work written by Sima Qian, a historian of the Han Dynasty in China. It was the most important book in Chinese history books and also the most influential one in world history. The Records of the Historian mainly recorded historical events and people from the Xia Dynasty to the Han Dynasty, and described and evaluated these people in detail.
Many famous figures were recorded in the historical records, the most famous of which were Confucius and Qu Yuan. Confucius was a great ideologist and teacher in the Spring and Autumn Period of China. His ideas had a profound influence on Chinese culture. Qu Yuan was a patriotic poet of the State of Chu. His poems reflected his loyalty and love for his country and people.
Other than that, there were also many other important figures recorded in the historical records, such as King Wen of Zhou, King Wu of Zhou, Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei and Sun Quan of the Three Kingdoms period, etc. These people played an important role in different historical periods and made important contributions to the development of Chinese history.
The Shi family referred to one of the four great families in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', which represented the head of the civil officials. Shi Jia had a very high official position and power in Jinling area. He was one of the most powerful and wealthy squires in the area. The Shi family had maintained their title as the family developed, and they had a Marquis with real power. Although the historian family declined earlier in the story of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', they were still one of the four great families.
Ridley Road is based on real historical events and social contexts. It explores various themes related to politics, culture, and human relationships during that time.
Not really. 'The Historian' is usually considered a work of fiction that incorporates elements of history and imagination. It creates a story within a historical framework rather than being a strict account of real events.