| Author |
Wu, Jing, 670-749 |
| Title |
貞觀政要
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| Alternate Title |
Zhen'guan zheng yao
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| Credits |
Produced by Jia-Ning Guo
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| Summary |
"貞觀政要" by Jing Wu is a historical account written in the early 11th century. The text focuses on the governance philosophy and administrative practices of Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty, emphasizing the principles of good leadership and moral conduct in governance. Through various dialogues and reflections, it outlines the importance of benevolence, self-discipline, and the necessity of listening to advice from wise counselors. At the start of the work, the reader is introduced to Emperor Taizong's thoughts on the responsibilities of a ruler, emphasizing that the welfare of the people should take precedence over personal desires. The emperor converses with his counselors, notably Wei Zheng, who advises him on the importance of self-regulation and the dangers of complacency. They discuss historical examples of past rulers who failed to heed wise counsel and the implications of such neglect on the stability of their reigns. This opening sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of governance, ethics, and the complexities of leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Chinese |
| LoC Class |
JQ: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: Asia, Africa and Oceania
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| Subject |
China -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907
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| Subject |
Tang Taizong, Emperor of China, 597-649
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| Subject |
Political ethics -- China
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| Subject |
China -- Politics and government -- 581-907
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25347 |
| Release Date |
May 6, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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