A Compendium of Chinese Historical Tales of Strategy: Stories of Grand Vision and Statecraft

This book covers Lü Buwei, chancellor of the State of Qin, from his early foray into politics and diplomatic successes to his bold reforms and skillful dealings with powerful states. It explores his care for local schools, his remarkable political achievements, his strategy of hoarding rare goods to enter politics through commerce, and his rise to glory. It also recounts how he developed theories that helped advance unification, grew so powerful that he threatened the ruler, and ultimately drank poison to end his life.