National Treasure Calamity Memo

Author: Zhang Jian (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features: The issue of damage to and loss of Chinese cultural relics and treasures has always been a concern for the Chinese people. After all, cultural relics, as important carriers and tangible witnesses of Chinese culture, serve as the lifeline connecting history and reality, playing an irreplaceable role in the study of ancient Chinese history and culture. This book is divided into three parts—Ancient Era, Modern Era, and Contemporary Era—documenting the various hardships faced by Chinese cultural relics and treasures from ancient times to the present, and analyzing the causes and characteristics of these hardships in different periods. Particularly, the book describes the current state of loss and damage to cultural relics, aiming to raise public awareness of strengthening their protection and cherishing them. It offers more care and attention to our national treasures. The book cites a wealth of data, with a significant portion being newly disclosed for the first time.