Illustrates the Compilation of the Largest Collection of Books in Chinese History
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This set is the first series revealing the 9-year compilation of the Four Branches of Literature, the largest collection of books in Chinese history (79897 volumes, 800 million words). It examines the collection, transcription, revision, storage and review of the Four Branches of Literature, as well as introduces the organization of the Editorial Office, the architecture and operation of the imperial libraries, the impact of literary inquisition and persecution on the compilation process. The book discusses the compilation of the catalog of the encyclopedia and the publication of the printed edition and various addendum works and is a valuable reference for scholars researching the Qing Dynasty.
First series revealing the 9-year compilation of the Four Branches of Literature, the largest collection of books in Chinese history (79897 volumes, 800 million words)
Examines the collection, transcription, revision, storage and review of the Four Branches of Literature
Introduces the organization of the Editorial Office, the architecture and operation of the imperial libraries, the impact of literary inquisition and persecution on the compilation process
Discusses the compilation of the catalog of the encyclopedia and the publication of the printed edition and various addendum works
A valuable reference for scholars researching the Qing Dynasty
Content Highlights
Chapter 1 The Background and the Causes of the Compilation of The Complete Library in Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 2 The Establishment of the Editorial Office of The Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 3 Literary Inquisition of Forbidden Books and Literary Persecution
Chapter 4 The Organization of the Editorial Office and the Compilation of The Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 5 The Transcription and Revision of The Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 6 The Storage and Perusal of The Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 7 The Rectification and Reexamination of The Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 8 The Publication of The Four Branches of Literature and The Collections of the Plates of Accumulating Treasures of the Hall of Military Glory
Chapter 9 Supplementary Works of the Compilation of The Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 10 Historical Vicissitudes of The Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 11 The Catalog of the Complete Library of the Four Branches of Literature
Chapter 12 Bibliographic Achievements and Limitations
Chapter 13 Conclusion: Summary of The Complete Library of the Four Branches of Literature
About the Author
Huang Aiping is a Professor at the Institute of Qing Dynasty History, School of History, the Renmin University of China. She also serves as a member of the Historical Subject Team of the 15th Planning of Philosophy and Social Science Committee of Beijing. Dr. Huang has published 10 books and over 100 articles. Her representative works include Research on the Compilation of the Complete Library in the Four Branches of Literature, Academia and Culture of the Qing Dynasty (co-authored), China and the World in the 18th century: Ideas and Culture, A History of Academia and Culture of Qing Dynasty (co-authored), and Textology and Qing Dynasty Society.
