Recorded on Bamboo Slips: The Written Records of Ancient China

Author: Qian Cunxun (Compiler)
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Publishing 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Features: Based on a wealth of historical documents and archaeological artifacts, the author narrates the evolution of ancient Chinese characters, their carriers, and writing tools in their own words.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. Additionally, 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 and can also be used as a reference for scholars studying bibliographic catalogs and the history of books. At the same time, the information on the dissemination and inheritance of ancient Chinese culture contained in the book also provides valuable materials for research in the fields of Chinese cultural history, the history of science and technology, archaeology, and other disciplines.