Unearth the origins of Chinese civilization through one of the most groundbreaking works in oracle bone studies. ( Tieyun's Collection of Tortoise Inscriptions ) is the first-ever published compilation of oracle bone inscriptions , created by renowned Qing dynasty scholar and author E Liu (Liu E) -best known for The Travels of Lao Can . This landmark work laid the foundation for the modern field of oracle bone script research , the oldest known form of Chinese writing. Painstakingly collected, studied, and ...
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Unearth the origins of Chinese civilization through one of the most groundbreaking works in oracle bone studies. ( Tieyun's Collection of Tortoise Inscriptions ) is the first-ever published compilation of oracle bone inscriptions , created by renowned Qing dynasty scholar and author E Liu (Liu E) -best known for The Travels of Lao Can . This landmark work laid the foundation for the modern field of oracle bone script research , the oldest known form of Chinese writing. Painstakingly collected, studied, and preserved over decades, the inscriptions in this book represent the earliest written records of the Shang dynasty -etched into turtle shells and ox scapulae used in ancient divination. More than just an artifact catalog, this work captures a pivotal moment when Chinese archaeology, philology, and history intersected for the first time in the modern age. Perfect for scholars, historians, linguists, and collectors , this high-quality North American edition from iCultures Publications faithfully reproduces Liu E's original vision, bringing a century-old treasure to contemporary readers.
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