The Shu King China s Oldest History 2205 700 B C

The Shu King is a historical book that provides a detailed account of the ancient history of China from 2205-700 B.C. Written by Charles F. Horne, it is considered to be the oldest historical text of China. The book is divided into three parts, with each part covering a specific time period. The first part covers the reign of the legendary Emperor Yao, the second part covers the reign of the legendary Emperor Shun, and the third part covers the Xia dynasty. The Shu King provides a fascinating insight into the political, social, and cultural aspects of ancient China. It includes stories of legendary emperors, their achievements, and their struggles. It also sheds light on the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people of that time. The book is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to readers of all levels. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of China and its people. The Shu King is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and students of Chinese history.THIS 116 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.