The Shu King is a book that delves into the ancient history of China, specifically covering the period from 2205-700 B.C. It is considered to be the oldest history of China and provides valuable insights into the country's early political, social, and cultural development. The book is authored by Charles F. Horne and is written in English. It covers the reigns of legendary emperors such as Yao and Shun, as well as the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties. The Shu King is an important historical document that sheds light on the origins of Chinese civilization and is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Chinese history.THIS 116 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.