Civilization's Sentinel - The History and Exploration of Ancient Book Preservation

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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: China is one of the ancient civilizations in the world, with a long history and splendid culture. China is adept at using classical texts to record its history, which is vast and extensive. Ancient books are not only repositories of knowledge but also cultural relics. Due to the unique nature of their carriers, their lives are inherently fragile and more susceptible to damage. The various disasters recorded in ancient books are appalling. Conflagrations, turmoil, mold, insect damage, theft, and fraud—these countless calamities have left only a tiny fraction of ancient books preserved to this day. To introduce the culture and knowledge of Chinese ancient books and to raise public awareness of their protection, this book fully showcases the rich diversity of ancient Chinese classics, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty of calligraphy, painting, carving, printing, and binding in these ancient works. Through every book, every volume, every sheet, and every illustration, readers can experience the mindset of people from ancient times to the present day in protecting these treasures, minimizing various forms of damage, and extending their lifespans. In this book, readers can also learn about the process of conservation and restoration of rare ancient book collections. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Party and the government have formulated a series of regulations and systems to protect ancient books, transferring a large number of them to national libraries for centralized storage and unified preservation. As a result, the number of ancient books in this library has grown rapidly, forming the rich collection we see today.