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        IV. The Shape of the Cosmos
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        Sarah Allan
        
                                    
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                                            Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- CONTENTS vii
- Preface ix
- Acknowledgments xi
- I. Introduction to the Shang 1
- II . Sons of Suns 19
- III. From Myth to History 57
- IV. The Shape of the Cosmos 74
- V. Divination and Sacrifice 112
- VI. Art and Meaning 124
- VII. Conclusion 171
- Notes 177
- Oracle Bone and Bronze inscription collections cited by an abbreviation 204
- Select Bibliography 206
- Index 223
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- CONTENTS vii
- Preface ix
- Acknowledgments xi
- I. Introduction to the Shang 1
- II . Sons of Suns 19
- III. From Myth to History 57
- IV. The Shape of the Cosmos 74
- V. Divination and Sacrifice 112
- VI. Art and Meaning 124
- VII. Conclusion 171
- Notes 177
- Oracle Bone and Bronze inscription collections cited by an abbreviation 204
- Select Bibliography 206
- Index 223