01968cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000170011324500110013024600110014126400510015230000470020333600260025033700260027633800360030250000310033850800290036952010880039853400450148665300630153185600430159499900170163723911UtSlPG20260610133541.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aDS1 aZuoqiu, Ming10a國語1 aGuo yu 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-19  aProduced by Mistar Jiang  a"國語" by Ming Zuoqiu is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a discourse on the political and moral philosophies of ancient China, weaving narratives about prominent figures and events that highlight the importance of virtue, governance, and the relationship between rulers and the people. The text promises to explore various themes related to leadership, ethics, and the historical context of the Zhou dynasty.  The opening of "國語" presents a series of philosophical dialogues and historical anecdotes where characters such as King Mu and various advisors engage in discussions about the duties and responsibilities of rulers. It examines the contrast between virtuous governance and tyranny, using allegories from past rulers to illustrate the consequences of moral failure. Through these initial reflections, the text establishes a framework for understanding the lessons of the past in political ethics, suggesting the enduring relevance of these discussions for both rulers and subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- History -- Spring and Autumn period, 722-481 B.C.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23911  c64933d64933