The Origin of Ancient Chinese Books

Author: Liu Guojin
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book focuses on exploring the origins of ancient Chinese book culture, specifically the period before the invention of papermaking in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It delves deeply into the origins of books, covering oracle bone inscriptions, stone and jade documents, bronze inscriptions, and bamboo slips. It traces the roots of writing and conducts related research on the origins of characters. Additionally, it places ancient book culture within the broader social and historical context, examining how the rise and fall of politics, economy, culture, and technology impacted the book industry. This includes discussions on the evolution of media, editorial personnel, book organization, and the regulation of literature. The book also introduces and analyzes important ancient books. With extensive and well-documented references and the extensive use of archaeological evidence for corroboration, it combines intellectual depth, knowledge, and academic rigor, making it highly valuable as a reference.