Stone Inscriptions on Confucian Classics (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Luo Chenglie
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book includes inscriptions within the jurisdiction of present-day Qufu City, Shandong Province. Qufu is dotted with over 500 stone inscriptions both within and outside the city, at various cultural heritage sites and in rural areas. However, some hold little historical or artistic value, while others are mere replicas, so they are not all included. The writing focuses on documentation, attempting to recreate the excavation process of archaeologists at the time, avoiding dry archaeological reports and monotonous data. It strives for vivid and engaging prose. In terms of selection, it features major archaeological discoveries with fascinating excavation stories, reflecting the trials and tribulations of Chinese archaeology and the legendary experiences of generations of archaeologists. It allows readers to gain a glimpse of the broader picture through leisurely reading, understanding the dark and glorious chapters in the history of Chinese archaeology, as well as the joys and sorrows of archaeological excavations. This provides a preliminary framework for readers to grasp Chinese archaeology, archaeologists, and their research.