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The Chinese Classics: with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena and copious indexes: (Shih ching. English) — Volume 1

by James Legge

Level C1 · AdvancedHistoricalPhilosophy1 chapters
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Explore the foundational texts of ancient China, including the Five Ching and Four Shu, with detailed translations and critical notes that reveal the authority, history, and philosophical insights attributed to Confucius and his disciples.

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