Within each group, the chronological range of inscriptions that should be explored by each group member will break down as follows:

Period 1: Eras of Kings Wu, Cheng, and Kang texts (inscriptions #1-37), pp. 5-26

Period 2: Eras of Kings Zhao, Mu, and Gong (inscriptions # 38-72), pp. 27-45

Period 3: Era of Kings Yì, Xiao, Yí , and Li (inscriptions #73-107), pp. 46-66

Period 4: "Gong-He" era, eras of Kings Xuan and You; Spring-Autumn text (inscriptions #108-130), pp. 67-84

Group Assignments

GROUP A on LAW:  Evidence of Laws, Punishment, Contractual Forms, Dispute Adjudication:

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GROUP B on LAND:  Evidence of "Feudalism" and Land Owning Patterns: 

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GROUP C on RELIGION:  Court Ceremony; Religious Beliefs, Prayers, and Practices:  

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GROUP D on AUTHORITY: Patterns in Official Appointment, Political Tensions, Tribute and Taxation:

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GROUP E on WAR:  Records of Wars, Military Organization & Leadership, and Relations with Non-Zhou Peoples:

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