02051cam a22003253u 4500 23814 UtSlPG 20260610133539.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 B Jia, Yi, 201 BCE-169 BCE 賈誼新書 Jia Yi Xin Shu Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-11 Produced by Hsieh Chi-Nan "賈誼新書" by Yi Jia is a historical treatise written in the early Han dynasty. It discusses the rise and fall of the Qin dynasty and offers reflections on governance, power dynamics, and the lessons that can be drawn from historical events. The text likely centers around themes of statecraft and political philosophy, exploring the implications of leadership decisions on the stability and prosperity of a nation. The opening of the work sets the stage by recounting the powerful ambitions of the Qin dynasty under its early rulers and the strategies employed in their quest for dominance. It discusses key figures such as the Duke of Qin and the contributions of notable advisors who strengthened the state through legal reforms and military conquests. As the narrative unfolds, it paints a picture of the political landscape in which various states are compelled to unite against Qin’s expansionist ambitions, ultimately culminating in the dynasty's downfall due to internal strife and mismanagement, highlighting the fragility of power and the critical role of effective governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy, Chinese Philosophers -- China https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23814 64846 64846