Quanshu
Quanshu is a term of Chinese origin that broadly translates to "complete book" or "comprehensive collection." In practice, it refers to a large compilation of texts, often gathered around a specific theme or subject. These collections can span a wide range of disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and science.
The compilation of quanshu has a long tradition in China, dating back to imperial times. Emperors and
The process of creating a quanshu typically involved extensive research, copying, editing, and organizing. The goal