How were the early Chinese literary works destroyed?

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Following the advice of minister Li Si, Emperor Qin Shi Huang

ordered the burning of all philosophy books and history books from

states other than Qin - beginning in 213 BC. This was followed by

the live burial of a large number of intellectuals who did not

comply with the state dogma.

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The damage to Chinese culture was compounded during the revolts

which ended the short rule of Qin Er Shi, Qin Shi Huang's son. The

imperial palace and state archives were burned, destroying many of

the remaining written records that had been spared by the

father.

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Several other large book burning also occurred in Chinese

history.[3]