Abstract:
A survey of the most important traditional Chinese encyclopaedias, including detailed discussions of studies and indexes related to them. Major encyclopaedias discussed include Bei-Tang shuchao, Yiwen leiju, Chuxue ji, Boshi liutie shileiji, Taiping yulan, Cefu yuangui, Yongle da dian, Gujin tushu jicheng, as well as the Shitong.
