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100 1 _aWu, Jing,
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245 1 0 _a貞觀政要
246 1 _aZhen Guan Zheng Yao
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-30
508 _aProduced by Hsiang Cheng
520 _a"貞觀政要" by Jing Wu is a historical account that likely reflects the political philosophy and governance during the Tang Dynasty, specifically in the early medieval period. The text serves as a compilation of dialogues and strategies from Emperor Taizong and his ministers, with an emphasis on moral leadership and effective governance. It explores the importance of rulers being attentive to the welfare of the people and the consequences of neglecting this duty. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Emperor Taizong and his reflections on the principles of ruling effectively. He instructs his advisors about the need to prioritize the welfare of the people over personal gain and discusses the characteristics that define wise and foolish rulers. A prominent advisor, Wei Zheng, responds with wisdom from historical precedent, advising on the value of listening to varied opinions and the risks of being overly reliant on flattery. Through this exchange, the opening portion sets the stage for themes of moral integrity, the necessity of self-reflection in leadership, and the importance of maintaining trust between a ruler and their subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTang Taizong, Emperor of China, 597-649
653 _aPolitical ethics -- China
653 _aChina -- Politics and government -- 581-907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25252
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