Weilüe facts for kids
The Weilüe (pronounced "Way-loo-eh") was an important history book written a long time ago in China. Its full name means "A Brief History of Wei." It was written by a smart person named Yu Huan.
Yu Huan wrote this book between the years 239 and 265 AD. He lived during a time in Chinese history called the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). This was a time when China was split into three main states, and Yu Huan worked for one of them called Cao Wei.
Who Was Yu Huan?
Yu Huan was a politician and a writer. This means he helped manage the government of the Cao Wei state. He was also very good at writing history. Many Chinese scholars, who are experts in history and literature, think highly of his work.
What is the Weilüe About?
The Weilüe was a detailed record of events and people from the Cao Wei state. It covered many topics, including:
- Important people and their lives.
- Events that happened during that time.
- Information about different regions and countries.
It was a valuable source of information about ancient China and even some places outside of China.
Why is the Weilüe Important?
Even though the original Weilüe book is mostly lost today, parts of it were saved! Other historians, like Pei Songzhi, copied sections of it into their own works. This means we can still learn from Yu Huan's writings.
The Weilüe gives us a peek into what life was like during the Three Kingdoms period. It helps us understand the politics, people, and geography of that ancient world. It's a bit like finding old diaries or reports that tell us about history directly from someone who lived it.
