noun
chronicles; annals
Refers to historical records arranged in chronological order, often covering successive reigns or periods. A somewhat formal, academic term.
この歴代史は、各時代の重要な出来事を詳しく記している。
These chronicles record in detail the important events of each era.
歴史 is the general word for 'history', while 歴代史 specifically refers to written chronicles or annals.
Compound of 歴代 (successive generations) and 史 (history, chronicle).