Publisher’s Notes
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter One The People Are the Roots of the State, and the State Is Stable When the Roots Are Solid
I. The Songs of the Five Sons: The Status of the People
II. The Strength of the People: Opportunities of Time Vouchsafed by Heaven, Advantages of Situation Afforded by the Earth, and the Union Arising from the Accord of Men
III. The Voice of the People and the Will of the People
Chapter Two To Establish the Monarch for the People: The People Are More Important Than the Ruler
I. The Choice of the People: The Great Yu Tames the River
II. In the Name of the People: King Wu Crusades Against King Zhou
III. The Power of the People: The Metaphor of Boat and Water
Chapter Three Good Governance for the People
I. Valuing the People in Politics
II. Making the People Rich in Economy
III. Educating the People in Culture
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