Sinologist Arthur Waley called the Legalists “Realists”—not to be confused with 19th century European art—because they were pragmatic. Like the … More
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Finally, Qin puts its dukes up; Dukes hold Qin high
The bulk of Qin lay to the west of the Zhou king’s former capitol, near present-day Xian. Remember, way back … More
Get Schooled: Warring States style (100 Schools of Thought)
“In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo … More
My China Year 