New Five Elements Theory and the Politics of the Two Han Dynasties (A Discussion on the Theory of "Yao's Fire Mandate")

Author: Yang Quan
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: "Yao Posterior Fire Deity" is a composite political and cultural proposition popular during the Han Dynasty. It consists of two originally independent propositions: one is "Han Family Yao Posterior," meaning the emperor of the Han Dynasty is a descendant of the ancient sage king Yao; the other is "Han as Fire Deity," meaning the Han Dynasty belongs to the Fire Deity in the Five Deities Cycle. This proposition had a significant impact on the politics, culture, academia, and intellectual life of the Han Dynasty, making it highly valuable for research. New Five Deities Cycle Theory and the Political Culture of the Han Dynasty is a highly academic monograph. To date, no specialized monographs or papers focusing solely on the "Yao Posterior Fire Deity Theory" have been published in academia. However, since the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, some renowned scholars such as Kang Youwei, Gu Jiegang, Qian Mu, and Yang Xiangkui have directly or indirectly addressed this issue. This book builds on a thorough review and absorption of previous research, clarifying truths and falsehoods, and advancing the field by one step. Before publication, the book was reviewed by prominent scholars such as An Zuozhang, Jiang Boqin, and Cai Hongsheng, who praised it highly, describing it as having "strong innovative significance," "breaking new ground," "achieving breakthrough innovation," "holding the significance of tracing the origins," and reaching the forefront of research on this topic.