The Shu King or Book of Historical Documents the Shu King or Book of Historical Documents (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161476941)

The Shu King, also known as the Book of Historical Documents, is a collection of ancient Chinese texts that date back to the Zhou dynasty. This book is translated by James Legge, a renowned scholar of Chinese philosophy and religion. The Shu King contains a variety of historical records, including speeches, proclamations, and biographies of important figures. The texts are organized chronologically, beginning with the legendary Xia dynasty and ending with the early Zhou dynasty. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the political, social, and cultural history of ancient China. Legge's translation is highly regarded for its accuracy and clarity, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of Chinese history and culture. Overall, The Shu King is a valuable and insightful work that sheds light on one of the world's oldest and most complex civilizations.Y����� said, 'So far good! But let your light shine, O T�����, all under heaven, even to every grassy corner of the sea-shore, and throughout the myriad regions the most worthy of the people will all (wish) to be your ministers. Then, O T�����, you may advance them to office. They will set forth, and you will receive, their reports.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.

Author: James Legge
ISBN-10: 1161476946
ISBN-13: 9781161476941
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 214
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d