Civilization's Sentinel: The History and Exploration of Ancient Book Preservation

Author: National Library of China
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Features: China is one of the ancient civilizations in the world, with a long history and splendid culture. China is adept at using classical texts to record its history, with an extensive collection of books that are as vast as the sea. Ancient books are not only repositories of knowledge but also cultural relics. Due to the special nature of their carriers, they are inherently fragile and more susceptible to damage. The various disasters recorded in ancient books are alarming. Wars, chaos, mold, insect damage, theft, and other calamities have led to the survival of only a fraction of ancient books to this day. To introduce the culture and knowledge of Chinese ancient books and raise public awareness of their protection, this book fully showcases the rich diversity of ancient Chinese classics, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty of calligraphy, painting, carving, printing, and binding in ancient books. Through each book, sheet of paper, and illustration, readers can experience the mindset of people from ancient times to the present day in preserving these treasures, minimizing damage, and extending their lifespan. In this book, readers can also learn about the process of conservation and restoration of rare ancient book collections.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Party and government formulated a series of regulations and systems to protect ancient books, transferring a large number of them to the National Library for centralized storage and unified preservation. As a result, the collection of ancient books in the library has grown rapidly, forming the current situation of abundant holdings.