the Spring and Autumn (770-476 BC) and Warring States (475-221 BC) periods

Luxuriant Dew of the Spring and Autumn Annals, ideological tract by Han dynasty political philosopher [[董仲舒|董仲舒|Dong3 Zhong4 shu1]]

the prime of one's life

History of the Southern States Wu and Yue, compiled by Han historian Zhao Ye, consisting of 10 extant scrolls

Mr Zuo's Spring and Autumn Annals, a major Chinese historical chronicle and commentary traditionally attributed to the historian Zuo Qiuming.

The three commentaries on the Spring and Autumn Annals: the Zuo Zhuan [[左传|左傳|Zuo3 Zhuan4]], the Gongyang Zhuan [[公羊传|公羊傳|Gong1 yang2 Zhuan4]], and the Guliang Zhuan [[谷梁传|穀梁傳|Gu3 liang2 Zhuan4]].

the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC), including Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, King Zhuang of Chu, and other historical variants

grandiose and unrealistic ideas or delusions of grandeur

Mr Zuo's Spring and Autumn Annals, a classic historical commentary attributed to the blind historian Zuo Qiuming.

The Spring and Autumn (770-476 BC) and Warring States (475-221 BC) periods, which together constitute the Eastern Zhou dynasty.

Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC)

A historical book describing the life and wisdom of Yanzi (c. 500 BC), a famous statesman from the state of Qi.

Mr. Gongyang's commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals ([[春秋|春秋|Chun1 qiu1]]), an early history likely written during the Han dynasty; also known as [[公羊传|公羊傳|Gong1 yang2 Zhuan4]].

lit. short-lived cicada does not know the seasons; fig. to have a narrow perspective due to limited experience or a short lifespan

history of the Sixteen Kingdoms (304-439) by Cui Hong, written towards the end of Northern Wei; 100 scrolls

History of the Ten States of South China (1669) by Wu Renchen, 114 scrolls

Compendium of the philosophies of the Hundred Schools of Thought, compiled around 239 BC under the patronage of Qin Dynasty Chancellor Lü Buwei.