"Lu Jia's New Discourses: A Political Manifesto from the Early Han Dynasty is a readable yet accurate translation by Paul R. Goldin and Elisa Levi Sabattini. Celebrated as "a man-of-service with a mouth [skilled] at persuasion", Lu Jia (c. 228-140...
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"Lu Jia's New Discourses: A Political Manifesto from the Early Han Dynasty is a readable yet accurate translation by Paul R. Goldin and Elisa Levi Sabattini. Celebrated as "a man-of-service with a mouth [skilled] at persuasion", Lu Jia (c. 228-140 BCE) became one of the leading figures of the early Han dynasty, serving as a statesman and diplomat from the very beginning of the Han empire. This book is a translation of Lu Jia's New Discourses, which laid out the reasons for rise and fall of empires. Challenged by the new Emperor to produce a book explaining why a realm that was conquered on horseback cannot also be ruled on horseback, Lu Jia produced New Discourses, to great acclaim."
Historical and Intellectual Context -- Lu Jia and the New Discourses -- Xinyu and its Editions -- Our Principles of Translation and Annotation -- Translations into Western languages -- New Discourses -- The Foundation of the Way -- Recounting [Past] Events -- Assisting in Government -- Non-Action -- Resolving Delusion -- Attention to the Subtle -- Aides of Quality -- Utmost Virtue -- Embracing [Consistent] Thoughts -- Acting on the [Right] Basis -- Perceptible Warnings -- Thinking of One's Responsibilities
