Exploring the rise of Chinese libraries during the Qing era and how countless collectors shaped a national treasure.
This study traces how private libraries and book collecting evolved from 1644 to 1911, highlighting four main kinds of collectors who built and preserved China's literary riches. It profiles notable figures who valued inscriptions, standard texts, and rare editions, and it reveals how personal collections sometimes formed the backbone of public access to knowledge. The narrative also covers the emergence of a national library spirit and the role of institutions like the National Library of Peiping in preserving, organizing, and sharing China’s literary treasures.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the significant changes and developments in Chinese libraries that took place under the Ching dynasty. By utilizing a vast collection of ancient texts and other resources, the author traces the legacy of previous dynasties on the development of scholarly practices and literary preservation during this era. The book examines the motivations and objectives of key figures, including emperors Kang Hsi, Yung Cheng, and Chien Lung, in their support of literary pursuits and the establishment of grand imperial libraries. Delving into their contributions to the compilation of extensive encyclopedias and numerous other literary works, the book sheds light on the dynasty's dedication to the advancement of knowledge and culture. Through its in-depth analysis of the intellectual climate, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the profound impact of the Ching dynasty on Chinese literary history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781334167607_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781334167607
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781334167607
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Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware. Codice articolo 9781334167607
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