六韜 by Shang Lü

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Author Lü, Shang
Title 六韜
Alternate Title Liu Tao (B.C 1134-1116)
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Summary "六韜" by Shang Lü is a classic Chinese military treatise written during the early imperial period. This work outlines military strategies, governance, and the philosophy behind effective leadership, integrating principles of both war and civil administration through dialogues between Duke Wen of Zhou and the legendary strategist Jiang Ziya (also known as Taigong). The book delves into the notions of moral governance, strategy, and the significance of understanding both the land and people in statecraft. The opening portion of the text introduces us to foundational discussions between Duke Wen and Jiang Ziya. They explore the nature of leadership, emphasizing the relationship between a ruler and his subjects, and the importance of benevolence and ethics in governance. Jiang Ziya elaborates on how a ruler's character directly influences the state’s stability and prosperity, advising Duke Wen on how to earn the loyalty and trust of his people. Through vivid metaphors about fishing and agriculture, the text illustrates that a wise leader cultivates relationships and promotes mutual benefits between ruler and subjects, setting the stage for a broader discussion on governance that intertwines military tactics and moral leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
LoC Class U: Military science
Subject Military art and science -- China -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 7340
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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