History of Chinese Political Thought, Volume 1: From the Beginnings to the Sixth Century, A.D. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780691612898)

This volume launches the translation of a work that describes the development of Chinese political thought from the time of Confucius in the late Chou era into the twentieth century. The author systematically treats leading thinkers, schools, and movements, displaying a consummate mastery of traditional Chinese learning, and of Western analytical and comparative methods. This first complete translation includes prefatory remarks by Kung-chuan Hsiao and notes prepared by the translator to assist the Western reader.

Originally published in 1979.

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Author: Kung-Chuan Hsiao
ISBN-10: 0691612897
ISBN-13: 9780691612898
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/08/2015
Pages: 800
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.42lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.59d