The Writing Of Official History Under the T'Ang

Cambridge University Press, 1992-04-24. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good-/Good+. 6x1x9. Cambridge University Press, 1992; "First published 1992" stated no additional printings indicated; xi, 290pp. G+/VG- hardcover in VG-/G+ dust jacket. Light water damage apparent on lower outer portion of rear jacket panel, faintly on last few end pages, boards slightly bowed. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; minor… Read more about this item

Paperback / softback. New. This book describes how the Chinese government, between about 620 and 850, developed an official organization designed to select, process, and edit material for inclusion in official historical works eventually to be incorporated in an official history of the dynasty. There is no comparable work in any language, including Chinese.

Cambridge University Press, 2002-11-07. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!