六韜 by Shang Lü
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| Author | Lü, Shang |
|---|---|
| Title | 六韜 |
| Alternate Title | Liu Tao (B.C 1134-1116) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Secret_Teachings |
| Credits | Produced by Ni-Yen Wu |
| 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 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 97 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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