History of Ancient Chinese Culture (Part II)

Author: Yin Falu
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This set of books covers thirty-one topics that cannot be included or mentioned in Chinese philosophy, literature, or general history. It provides knowledge that connects multiple disciplines, offering insights into essential issues for studying ancient Chinese culture. This book is designed as a textbook for the "History of Ancient Chinese Culture" course at universities. It is collectively written by over thirty experts from institutions such as Peking University. The content of this book focuses on the following aspects:
(1) In terms of ancient Chinese ethnic groups, it introduces the formation process, distribution areas, social life, historical contributions, and migration patterns of major ethnic groups.
(2) Regarding the daily life of ancient people, it explores agricultural production, textile crafts, architectural art, and transportation methods.
(3) In the realm of ancient texts and thought, it covers the origins and evolution of Chinese characters, the book system, and Confucianism, which has had a broad influence in history.
(4) Concerning ancient institutions, it introduces marriage systems, family systems, funeral systems, government systems, selection and imperial examinations, rituals, and monetary systems.
(5) Regarding ancient artifacts, it covers ceremonial vessels, weapons, and daily-use utensils.
(6) In terms of ancient customs, it introduces ritual systems, religion, folk deities, taboos, and folk festivals.
(7) In the field of ancient geography, it discusses the development of geography and the evolution of administrative divisions throughout the dynasties.
(8) Regarding ancient arts, it covers ceramics, lacquerware, painting, calligraphy, music, and architecture.
(9) In the area of ancient science and technology, it introduces significant achievements in science and technology, astronomy and calendar systems, and measurement systems.
The entire book is divided into three volumes.