周禮 By: Gong Zhou (-1105 BC)
"周禮" by Gong Zhou is an intriguing exploration of ancient Chinese rituals and customs during the Zhou dynasty. The author delves deep into the importance of ceremonies and etiquette in shaping society and maintaining order. Through detailed descriptions and explanations, readers are given a comprehensive understanding of the intricate rituals that were practiced during this time period. While the language can be dense at times, Gong Zhou's passion for the subject matter shines through, making the book engaging and thought-provoking. The meticulous research and thorough analysis make this a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture. Overall, "周禮" is a fascinating read that sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of ancient Chinese civilization. Gong Zhou's expertise and dedication to the topic are evident throughout the book, making it a must-read for history buffs and scholars alike. First Page: 天官冢宰惟王建國，辨方正位，體國經野，設官分職，以為民極。乃立天官冢宰，使帥其屬而掌邦治，以佐王均邦國。治官之屬：大宰，卿一人。小宰，中大夫二人。宰夫，下大夫四人；上士八人，中士十有六人，旅下士三十有二人；府六人，史十有二人，胥十有二人，徒百有二十人。宮正：上士二人，中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥四人，徒四十人。宮伯：中士二人，下士四人；府一人，史二人，胥二人，徒二十人。膳夫：上士二人，中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥十有二人，徒百有二十人。庖人：中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，賈八人，胥四人，徒四十人。內饔：中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥十人，徒百人。外饔：中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥十人，徒百人。亨人：下士四人；府一人，史二人，胥五人，徒五十人。甸師：下士二人；府一人，史二人，胥三十人，徒三百人。獸人：中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥四人，徒四十人。漁人：中士二人，下士四人；府二人，史四人，胥�... Continue reading book >>

周禮 By: Gong Zhou (-1105 BC)

"周禮" by Gong Zhou is an intriguing exploration of ancient Chinese rituals and customs during the Zhou dynasty. The author delves deep into the importance of ceremonies and etiquette in shaping society and maintaining order. Through detailed descriptions and explanations, readers are given a comprehensive understanding of the intricate rituals that were practiced during this time period.

While the language can be dense at times, Gong Zhou's passion for the subject matter shines through, making the book engaging and thought-provoking. The meticulous research and thorough analysis make this a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture.

Overall, "周禮" is a fascinating read that sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of ancient Chinese civilization. Gong Zhou's expertise and dedication to the topic are evident throughout the book, making it a must-read for history buffs and scholars alike.

First Page:

天官冢宰

惟王建國，辨方正位，體國經野，設官分職，以為民極。乃立天官冢宰，使帥其屬而掌邦治，以佐王均邦國。

治官之屬：大宰，卿一人。小宰，中大夫二人。宰夫，下大夫四人；上士八人，中士十有六人，旅下士三十有二人；府六人，史十有二人，胥十有二人，徒百有二十人。

宮正：上士二人，中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥四人，徒四十人。

宮伯：中士二人，下士四人；府一人，史二人，胥二人，徒二十人。

膳夫：上士二人，中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥十有二人，徒百有二十人。

庖人：中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，賈八人，胥四人，徒四十人。

內饔：中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥十人，徒百人。

外饔：中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥十人，徒百人。

亨人：下士四人；府一人，史二人，胥五人，徒五十人。

甸師：下士二人；府一人，史二人，胥三十人，徒三百人。

獸人：中士四人，下士八人；府二人，史四人，胥四人，徒四十人。

漁人：中士二人，下士四人；府二人，史四人，胥�... Continue reading book >>

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