Li Dashi (simplified Chinese: 李大师; traditional Chinese: 李大師; Wade–Giles: Li Tashih) (570–628), born in Anyang, was a Chinese historian, and an officer during the Sui and Tang dynasties.[1] He began the History of the Northern Dynasties and History of the Southern Dynasties, which were completed by his son, Li Yanshou (李延寿).[2]