Practical History · Chinese Official's Strategy

Author: Li Anshi
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: In Chinese history, mastering the relationship between superiors and subordinates has always been a profound. As a minister, even if one achieves victory on the battlefield, without understanding this art, they will be as vulnerable as an infant in the power struggle. Bai Qi, Han Xin, and Tan Daoji are living examples of this; conversely, they will swim like fish in water, moving effortlessly. Chen Ping, Zhang Liang, and Han Qi are typical successes in this regard. This book extracts many brilliant Chinese-style political arts and strategies from the official paths and successes or failures of officials throughout history, allowing readers to interpret Chinese history from another perspective and gain wisdom in life.
The basic concept of "practical history" is to view human history as a (or countless) large case study. What is the use of historical experience? Can it be applied? Here, we treat history as material for understanding the social context of human society, or we treat history as a "medium"—through understanding the situations and solutions of historical figures, we find another intellectual pleasure. "Practical history" deliberately creates a "path of seeking the unusual," aiming to add a familiar, lively, interesting, and useful "new historical journey." This book is one of them, designed to let readers interpret Chinese history from another perspective.