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Books by 桓宽
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Discourses on Salt and Iron 盐铁论
The Discourses on Salt and Iron is an unparalleled work. It is the only book in the history of Chinese culture to provide a relatively objective record of debates within the ruling class between those in and out of power over major policies concerning the nation's finances, economy, diplomacy, and culture. Even today, more than two thousand years later, it allows us to understand not only the politics, economy, military affairs, and diplomacy of the time, but also the philosophical foundations u
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Discourses on Salt and Iron: A Modern Chinese Edition 盐铁论（白话本）
"Discourses on Salt and Iron" is a remarkable collection of debates on ancient economics and politics. It vividly recreates the fierce clashes during the Western Han Dynasty between the Worthies and the Grand Minister of Agriculture over policies such as state monopolies on salt and iron, and the equalization of transportation and prices. This accessible version brings the debate to life and lets you transmigrate through time to witness a feast of wit and eloquence. The book offers not only a pr
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