Lupu Notes

Author: Liu Changshi (Song Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is part of the "Collected Historical Notes of the Tang and Song Dynasties," written by Liu Changshi of the Song Dynasty. Liu Changshi's birth and death dates are unknown, and he was primarily active between the years 1181 (the eighth year of the Chunxi reign) and 1215 (the eighth year of the Jiading reign), during the reigns of Emperor Qizong, Guangzong, and Ningzong of the Song Dynasty. Although this note is only ten volumes, its content is quite extensive. It includes "the teachings and traditions of the ancient scholars, historical events of past dynasties, textual errors, geographical changes, and tracing their origins and developments." From the classics of the pre-Qin period to the musical and literary institutions of the Song Dynasty, as well as the author's personal anecdotes and observations, there are records or discussions. Due to the author's broad knowledge and serious attitude, the text contains many original insights.