The Shu King: Or The Chinese Historical Classic - Hardcover

by Walter Gorn Old (Translator)

The Shu King, also known as the Book of History, is a Chinese historical classic that has been translated and edited by Walter Gorn Old. This book is a collection of documents, speeches, and songs that were compiled during the Zhou dynasty, which lasted from 1046 to 256 BCE. The Shu King is divided into five parts, each of which covers a different period of Chinese history. The first part is a collection of documents from the Xia dynasty, which is considered to be the earliest period of Chinese history. The second part covers the Shang dynasty, which was the first dynasty to leave written records. The third part covers the Western Zhou dynasty, which was a time of great cultural and artistic development in China. The fourth part covers the Eastern Zhou dynasty, which was a time of political turmoil and social change. The final part covers the Qin dynasty, which was the first dynasty to unify China under a single ruler. The Shu King is an important source of information about Chinese history, culture, and society, and it has had a significant impact on Chinese literature and philosophy. This edition of the Shu King includes notes and commentary by Walter Gorn Old, which provide additional context and insight into the text.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition. Being An Authentic Record Of The Religion, Philosophy, Customs And Government Of The Chinese From The Earliest Times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.