An ETHS graduate of 1949 brings ancient China to life with careful scholarship, producing a brilliant synthesis of Shang civilization.
"Dealing with the Shang dynasty (ca. 1200-1045 B.C.), the first to leave written records in North China, this work focuses on the artisan corps, labor mobilization, farming, warfare, hunting, building, leadership, and culture"--Provided by publisher.
"Dealing with the Shang dynasty (ca. 1200-1045 B.C.), the first to leave written records in North China, this work focuses on the artisan corps, labor mobilization, farming, warfare, hunting, building, leadership, and culture"--Provided by publisher
"Dealing with the Shang dynasty (ca. 1200-1045 B.C.), the first to leave written records in North China, this work focuses on the artisan corps, labor mobilization, farming, warfare, hunting, building, leadership, and culture"--Provided by publisher.
"Dealing with the Shang dynasty (ca. 1200-1045 B.C.), the first to leave written records in North China, this work focuses on the artisan corps, labor mobilization, farming, warfare, hunting, building, leadership, and culture"--Provided by publisher.
READING OF SHANG INSCRIPTIONS
This book introduces readers to oracle bone inscriptions (OBI), the oldest known form of Chinese writing. It presents 120 rubbings made from unearthed animal bones and turtle shells that the Shang royal court employed to record royal divinations 3500 years ago, covering topics r…
Reading of Shāng inscriptions
by Chen, Guangyu, Song, Zhenhao, Liu, Yuan, Anderson, Matthew
This book introduces readers to oracle bone inscriptions (OBI), the oldest known form of Chinese writing. It presents 120 rubbings made from unearthed animal bones and turtle shells that the Shang royal court employed to record royal divinations 3500 years ago, covering topics r…