Concise History of China Publishing Industry

Concise History of China Publishing Industry is a condensed edition of China’s first works on publishing history—General History of China Publishing Industry (9-Volume Set), a series of authoritative books about four million words. Concise History of China Publishing Industry is arranged chronologically, covering a span from the formation of Chinese civilization to the contemporary age under the leadership of the People’s Republic of China. This book gives an account of the outstanding achievement of great editors and publishers in Chinese history, the publication process of important documents and classics, as well as the significant role publication plays in the inheritance of Chinese culture. The book’s high quality is due to huge quantities of precious historical data and precise construction arrangement. This book provides a chance for readers to acquaint themselves with Chinese publishing history and the long-lasting Chinese history as a whole. It also has superior reference value for countries in East Asia and elsewhere undertaking the publication in Chinese.