A Complete History of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods: Classic Edition

A survey of more than five centuries of upheaval and change during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, encompassing the struggle for supremacy among the feudal lords, conflicts between rival states, the flourishing of the Hundred Schools of Thought, and institutional reforms. It captures both the grand spectacle of battlefields and political maneuvering and the shining moments of civilization born from the collision of the philosophers’ ideas. It offers a comprehensive explanation of the historical forces behind the breakdown of the patriarchal clan system and the transformation of early society, tracing the roots of Chinese thought and culture to reveal the origins and evolution of Chinese civilization.