The Shu King Or Book Of Historical Documents

By James Legge

Book Overview

The Shu King Or Book Of Historical Documents is a translation of one of the oldest Chinese classics, the Shujing, by James Legge. The book contains a collection of historical documents, speeches, and songs that date back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE). The Shujing is considered one of the Five Classics of Confucianism and is an important source for understanding the early history and culture of China. Legge's translation includes detailed annotations and commentary, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text. The book is divided into five sections, each with its own focus, including the Annals of the Five Emperors, the Annals of the Xia Dynasty, the Annals of the Shang Dynasty, the Annals of the Zhou Dynasty, and the Biographies of the Zhou Dynasty. The Shu King Or Book Of Historical Documents is an essential read for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture.Y����� said, 'So far good But let your light shine, O T�����, all under heaven, even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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419182463
• ISBN13: 9781419182464
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"