Splendid Chinese Civilization (Political Volume)

Author: Liu Binjie, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: China is a country with a civilization history of nearly 5,000 years, and its politics itself is highly attractive. Simply in terms of inheriting the academic traditions of the Chinese nation and understanding its own history, the development of ancient Chinese political history and the deepening process of its political systems cannot be easily overlooked. Historically, China has formed unique political philosophy, governance strategies, and corresponding institutional systems, which are the social and cultural environments we must face in our development today. Many issues in contemporary Chinese politics still carry traditional characteristics. For example, in recent years, topics such as "civil society," the relationship between the central and local governments, local grassroots governance, and the reform of the administrative system, which have attracted significant attention from the Chinese political academia, are all linked to China's inherent historical traditions—especially its political system traditions. The Chinese political system has undergone long-term evolution and adjustments. Although it has not evolved into a modern political system, it still holds positive reference significance for our political development today in some aspects due to the unique political wisdom it embodies. This book is divided into three parts: the Biographical Section, the Event Section, and the Institutional Section, respectively introducing outstanding and important political figures, political events, and the development and evolution of political institutions throughout historical progress. It is believed that this book will greatly benefit a broad readership in understanding ancient Chinese politics, as well as contemporary political institutions.