Ancient Chinese Cultural History (2)

Author: Yin Falu, Xu Shuan
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This textbook is compiled for the "History of Ancient Chinese Culture" course in universities. It is written collectively by over 30 experts from institutions such as Peking University. The content of the book focuses on the following aspects:
(1) In terms of ancient Chinese ethnic groups, it introduces the formation process, distribution areas, social life, historical contributions, and migration of major ethnic groups.
(2) Regarding the daily life of ancient people, it covers agricultural production, textile craftsmanship, architectural art, and means of transportation.
(3) In the aspect of ancient classics and thought, it introduces the origin and evolution of Chinese characters, the book system, and Confucianism, which has had a broad influence in history.
(4) In terms of ancient institutions, it covers marriage systems, family systems, funeral systems, official systems, election and imperial examination systems, ritual systems, and monetary systems.
(5) Regarding ancient artifacts, it introduces ritual vessels, weapons, and daily utensils.
(6) In terms of ancient customs, it covers ritual systems, religion, folk Shinto, folk taboos, and folk festivals.
(7) In terms of ancient geography, it introduces the development of geography and the evolution of administrative divisions in different dynasties.
(8) Regarding ancient art, it covers ceramics, lacquerware, painting, calligraphy, music, and architecture.
(9) In terms of ancient science and technology, it introduces important achievements in science and technology, astronomy and calendar systems, and metrological systems. The entire book is divided into three volumes.