From the preface: "The Chinese Annals are mere diaries of events, isolated facts being tumbled together in order of date, without any regard for proportion. Epoch-making invasions, defeats, and cessions of territory are laconically noted down on a level with the prince's indiscretion in weeping for a concubine as he would weep for a wife; or the Emperor's bounty in sending a dish of sacrificial meat to a vassal power by express messenger. In one way there is a distinct advantage in this method, for, the historian being seldom tempted to obtrude his own opinion or comments, we are left a clear...
From the preface: "The Chinese Annals are mere diaries of events, isolated facts being tumbled together in order of date, without any regard for propo...
We know very little of China previous to Confucius' time (sixth century before Christ), but what little we do know was sifted for us and transmitted by Confucius. This book explains who Confucius was. What about his life, doctrines and ethics?
We know very little of China previous to Confucius' time (sixth century before Christ), but what little we do know was sifted for us and transmitted b...
