Xin ding Jiu yu zhi : shi juan, juan shou

Si Ku Quan Shu (四库全书) is a massive Chinese encyclopaedia compiled during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). It was commissioned by Emperor Qianlong in 1772 and completed in 1782. The encyclopaedia contains over 3,000 works in 36,000 volumes and covers a wide range of subjects including history, literature, philosophy, science and medicine. The Si Ku Quan Shu is considered one of the most important works of Chinese literature and is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers studying Chinese history and culture. The Si Ku Quan Shu was compiled by over 3,800 scholars and editors who worked on the project for over a decade. The encyclopaedia is divided into four sections: Classics, History, Philosophy and Literature. Each category is further divided into sub-categories such as Confucian classics, imperial edicts and poetry. The Si Ku Quan Shu also includes a comprehensive index system that allows the reader to easily locate specific information within the volumes. The Si Ku Quan Shu was not widely available to the public until the early 20th century, when it was printed in a limited edition. Today, digital versions of the encyclopaedia are available online, making it more accessible to scholars and researchers around the world. The Si Ku Quan Shu is not only a valuable resource for the study of Chinese history and culture, but also reflects the intellectual and cultural achievements of the Qing Dynasty. Its compilation was a monumental undertaking, requiring the collaboration of thousands of scholars and editors, and its contents provide insight into the political, social and cultural context of the time.