Editorial Features and Historical Contribution of Chronicles of the Later Han Dynasty

The chronicle historical records of the later Han Dynasty ,Which was written by YUAN Hong,came out when historical records presented in a series of biographies became increasingly important while the chronicle historical records declined.The Chronicles has the editorial features of its own in the arrangement and organization,the way of time recording,narration,the form and content.It further improved the style and scope of chronicle historical records,which makes it parallel to biographical style.It contributed to the prosperity of chronicle historical records between the Han and Sui Dynasties,and served as a link between the preceding and the following in the development of chronicle historical records in China.