Ancient Encyclopedic Achievements
The rich history of encyclopedic knowledge spans cultures, with notable contributions from Islamic scholars like Ibid and Komandanu Muni in India. The Chinese, however, took it to an unprecedented level with the Yongle Encyclopedia, a monumental work that eclipsed all others in scale. Despite its vastness, much of this historical treasure was lost during tumultuous events like the Opium War and the Boxer Rebellion.In this clip
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