Were there printed books in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms?

Were there printed books in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms?

Answer 1

The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907 - 960) was a very important period in Chinese history, but there were also some improvements in printing technology and the publication of books.

During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the works of some famous politicians, cultural celebrities and writers were widely disseminated, including the works of Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, Su Xun, Wang Anshi and others. These works were printed and published during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, allowing more people to read and understand these classic literary works.

During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, some famous literary works were also printed and published, such as The Book of Songs, The Songs of Chu, The Analects of Confucius, Mencius, etc. The printing technology of these books had improved compared to before, and the printing quality had also improved.

Although there were some printed books published during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the number of printed books was much smaller than before.