Collected Annotations on the Twenty-Four Histories (Annotations on the Old Book of Tang) (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Zhang Yuanji, edited by Wang Shaozeng, Fu Genqing, and Zhao Tong
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
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"Restoring history in times of prosperity, saving history in times of prosperity, reading history in times of prosperity, preserving history in times of prosperity" – this is a unique and excellent tradition of the Chinese nation. The continuous passing down of this tradition has created the only monumental work in the world, a continuous history of over 1,800 years and 4,000 years of ancient civilization, the only official history of China – the "Biblia Sinica" (Stitch-bound Twenty-Four Histories). The "Biblia Sinica" holds unparalleled historical, cultural, and bibliographic value, occupying an extremely important position in Chinese and even world historiography, and is a treasure of national significance. This monumental work was published only once between 1930 and 1936, and due to social upheavals, wars, and natural disasters, it has become extremely rare today. For the first time, Beijing Ancient Books Publishing House has launched it as a key project under the "Century Rescue Project," making it a joy for the academic and collecting communities. The entire work fully preserves the original appearance of the book. Under the guidance of experts, it was printed on premium handmade Xuan paper from Fuyang, Zhejiang, with top-tier Huizhou ink, traditional stone printing, and hand-bound in the ancient style. The entire process involves 72 steps, making it a pinnacle of bookbinding craftsmanship. To highlight its collectible value, this set of "Biblia Sinica" will be limited to 300 copies, with each copy bearing a unique numbered copyright page. This means that 300 owners of the "Biblia Sinica" will simultaneously receive a historically significant honor!