Mad rulers and worthy sons : a translation and analysis of the newly excavated Zhouxun / by Andrej Fech.
| Other author | Fech, Andrej, 1973- translator, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First Three Pines Press edition. |
| Publication | St Petersburg, FL : Three Pines Press, 2023. |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | iv, 230 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Zhou xun. English. |
| Portion of title | Translation and analysis of the newly excavated Zhouxun |
| Abstract | "This book presents the first study and translation of the ancient text Zhouxun (Instructions of the Zhou). Lost early but mentioned in the history of the Han dynasty, a copy appeared recently and was published as part of the Peking University collection. The work is unique in its claim that ancient Chinese monarchs determined their succession based solely on the abilities of their heirs, disregarding ritually sanctioned criteria, such as primogeniture and the nobility of the maternal lineage. Power transfer here combines hereditary and meritocratic factors in new and different ways. Mad Rulers and Worthy Sons provides a complete translation together with a detailed analysis of the history structure, and contents of this important document. The book opens a new chapter in our understanding of political values and governmental procedure in early China"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Sources. |
| LCCN | 2023000137 |
| ISBN | 9781931483728 |
| ISBN | 1931483728 |
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