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Writing and Authority in Early China

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Mark Edward Lewis

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Pages: 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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Released: 1999
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Title: Writing and Authority in Early China
Language: English
Authors: Mark Edward Lewis
Publisher: SUNY Press
Released: 1999
Format: Paperback
Pages: 556
ISBN13: 9780791441145
Tags: History, Non-Fiction, China
Description: 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.