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Writing and Authority in Early China

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556 pages
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The book explores how writing in early China transformed into a tool for asserting power and gaining agreement, ultimately leading to the creation of a textual canon that underpinned imperial authority. It examines the historical significance of this evolution and its impact on governance and culture in ancient Chinese society.

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Writing and Authority in Early China, Mark Edward Lewis

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1999
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