The Most Venerable Book (Shang Shu)
$22.63
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
23 September 2014
Summary
The Most Venerable Book: Unveiling Ancient China and its Enduring Legacy
A wonderfully enjoyable storehouse of ancient Chinese history and legends, which also has an important role in understanding 21st-century China.
The Most Venerable Book (also known as The Book of History) is one of the Five Classics. For many centuries it was a central work for anyone wishing to work for the Imperial administration, with its prestige stemming from the belief that it ha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141197463 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141197463 |
| Author: | Confucius, Martin Palmer, Jay Ramsay, Victoria Finlay |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 23 September 2014 |
| Weight: | 192g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 14mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
The text is alive with the deeds and misdeeds of Chinese rulers, some told in graphic and gory detail … Palmer’s introduction is witty and eschews any sign of academic-speak … There has been a revival in interest in China in Confucian ethics in recent years as people search for moral points of reference … The Shang Shu is part of this, and Martin Palmer has presented the English reading audience with an excellent route to an understanding of these ideas * China Daily - European Weekly *
About The Author
Confucius
Martin Palmer is Director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture (ICOREC) and Secretary General of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC). His previous translations include The Book of Chuang Tzu and The Most Venerable Book (both Penguin Classics), The Dao de Jing, and The I Ching.
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