Publisher's Notes
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter One Respond to the Call of the Times, Honor Kingship and Repel Invasion
Duke of Zhou: Rites, Music and the Long-lasting Ruling System
Guan Zhong: Feudal Lords Assembling in Unity
Chapter Two Breaking away from Old Conventions with the Passage of Time
Shang Yang's Reform Governing the State Through Reforms and Educating the People by Changing Rites
King Wuling of Zhao's Reform Enacting Laws Timely and Prescribing Rites Accordingly
Chapter Three Reform the Present Based on the Past
Guangwu Reform: Appropriate Move at Right Time
Xiaowen Sinicization: Reform to Begin Anew
Chapter Four Changing to Shake off Poverty and Being Ready for Change All the Time
Fan Zhongyan Reforms: Changes Sustain the Longevity of His Career
Wang Anshi Reforms: Taking the Proper Way and Avoiding the Beaten Track
Zhang Juzheng Reforms: The Extreme Must Be Changed and the Change to Trigger New Development
Classic Quotes
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