Books of China (PDF)

The series Different Aspects of Chinese Culture cover traditional Chinese culture in almost all aspects and levels, including literature, history, art, science and folk custom. With simple and concise writing, the series seek to show readers the grand picture of the Chinese history and culture and enable you to resonate with distinctive Chinese styles and ethos. Authors of the series are renowned scholars in China, some even top in their respective fields, enjoying worldwide fame and recognition. The academic value and quality was ensured thanks to their vision, academic attainment and mastery of literary skills. Book is the major instrument to record all the achievements of human civilization, proving an important vehicle for the humanity to express their feelings, acquire knowledge and pass on valuable experience from generation to generation. It has made huge contribution to the development of the human civilization. As a result, since ancient times, people across the world have extolled the value of books and paid particular attention to the roles books could play. Through the evolvement of thousands of years, books have grown to cover wider ranges of knowledge with more diversified ways of recording information and expressing feelings. What's more, history also witnessed multiple changes to the materials on which historical data was recorded and the methods of production. What came with the development were books' different types, methods of writing, carriers, institution for books and methods of production. Starting with the description of the earliest modes of transmission and carriers, Books of China, a book of Different Aspects of Chinese Culture, tells readers a vivid story about the development and evolvement of books in China, showing you the whole picture of the process from different perspectives.