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Jul 30, 2018 it can be easy when examining a historical document that relates to an ancestor to look for the one right answer to our question to rush to judgment based on the assertions presented in the document or text, or the conclusions we make from it. Our documents and posters are printed on antiqued paper that has the appearance and texture of old parchment. The shu king or book of historical documents the shu king. The site is updated with new stock on the first day of each month. They select us to handle or purchase these treasures because of our reputation, understanding of the market, appreciation of the history. It was drafted by thomas jefferson in 1776 as a list of grievances against the king of england, george iii. Significant historical documents can be deeds, laws, accounts of battles often given by the victors or persons sharing their viewpoint, or the exploits of the powerful. Many documents that are produced today, such as personal letters, pictures, contracts, newspapers, and medical records, would be considered valuable historical documents in the future. Some describe historical events ranging from king wen of zhou r. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Instead they intended to write a sacred history that reveals gods plan of salvation. The historical books in the bible are not like the history books you read in school. Documents encompass all manner of printed and handwritten forms, from deeds and birth certificates to licenses and passports. Shang shu the book of documents, also called shu jing the book of history, is one of the five classics of the confucian canon that greatly influenced chinese history and culture.
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