Siku Quanshu 文淵閣四庫全書
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Access via an installed client programme at most computers in the library. SOAS students and staff access from library computers on-campus use only.
External users can access the database on request at the Library Enquiry Desk.
Full-text or bibliographic
Full-text.
Description
Siku Quanshu Wenyuange edition 1782 (The Complete Library of Four Treasures, 四庫全書) has been deemed as an essential resource for Chinese humanity studies. Initiated by Emperor Qianlong in the late 18th century, the project aimed to collect the most comprehensive information representing the major categories of traditional Chinese knowledge.
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Download, e-mail and print are available.
Search tip
The best result is gained by searching with terms in traditional Chinese.
