Recorded on Bamboo Slips (Literary Records of Ancient China)

Author: Qian Cunxun (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Based on a wealth of historical documents and archaeological artifacts, the author narrates the evolution of ancient Chinese characters, their carriers, and writing tools in their own words. Some insightful observations in the book, such as the compilation of oracle bone script and the traditional order of writing characters, offer fresh perspectives. Moreover, the continuous addition of new archaeological findings keeps the book at the forefront of academic research. Therefore, this book serves as a reference for general readers to understand the history of ancient Chinese books, as well as for scholars studying bibliographic science and the history of books. Additionally, the information on the dissemination and inheritance of ancient Chinese culture in the book provides valuable materials for research in the fields of Chinese cultural history, the history of science and technology, archaeology, and other disciplines.