Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-295) and index
ISBN:
978-0-8248-3275-9
0-8248-3275-2 hard cover : alk. paper
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Ritual figureheads -- Ways of monarchism -- The search for the ideal ruler -- An omnipotent rubber stamp -- The rise of the Shi -- To serve or not to serve -- Shi and the rulers -- Ruling for the people -- "Full bellies, empty hearts" -- The legacy of the Warring States.