Bibliography Unveiled (including "General Principles of Ancient Books"): including "General Principles of Ancient Books"

Author: Yu Jiaxi
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The study of bibliographies has a long history! The prefaces to the Classic of Poetry and the Book of Documents mark its early beginnings. By the Han Dynasty, Liu Xiang and Liu Xin were commissioned to compile The Seven Summaries and The Separate Records, completing its system. Since then, generations of scholars have contributed works of great value. Academics, without exception, turn to bibliographies as a guide to their studies, making it more important than other academic disciplines. — Yu Jiaxi
Bibliography plays a crucial role in guiding scholars in their academic pursuits. Professor Yu Jiaxi believed that the fundamental significance of bibliography lies in "distinguishing academic schools and examining the origins and development." Guided by this philosophy, this book provides a thorough exploration of the origins of bibliography, the strengths and weaknesses of various systems, and the evolution of cataloging practices in different dynasties. It was highly praised by Professor Yang Shudu as a work of "profound insight and meticulous analysis." Bibliography Unveiled and General Principles of Ancient Books complement each other, and it is best to read them together. Therefore, General Principles of Ancient Books is included at the end for reference. General Principles of Ancient Books is also a seminal academic work by Professor Yu Jiaxi. Professor Zhou Zumou remarked that though the book contains few chapters, it delves into the subtle and hidden aspects, "sufficient to illuminate the obscure and dispel doubts." Readers who study it with an open mind will gain much more by applying its principles to other contexts.