Ancient Chinese Cultural Knowledge

Author: Wang Li
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Reading ancient books requires understanding some of the etiquette and customs of ancient people, knowing how they dressed, ate, cleaned, and interacted. This book is a common-sense guide to ancient culture compiled under the direction of the renowned linguist, Professor Wang Li. It covers fourteen aspects, including astronomy, calendar, music theory, geography, rituals, clan system, palaces, diet, and clothing. These are all related to the "material civilization" of ancient society, topics that have been popular in academic research in recent decades and are essential knowledge for readers to fully understand ancient society and the challenges they may encounter when reading ancient texts. In the introduction and explanation of the fourteen topics, the book extensively cites classical texts, using specific literary works to construct a picture of ancient Chinese cultural life.