Intriques on the southern border of the Han empire: Sima Qian on Nan Yue

Abstract

Translation, commentary and analysis of Shiji 113, Nan Yue zhuan. The chapter is related to the stabilisation of power during the Western Han and the establishment of tributary system between China and its neighbours.

Keywords

• Shiji 113
• Nan Yue zhuan
• Sima Qian
• ancient history of China
• tributary system