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To understand China it is essential to understand Confucianism First formulated in the sixth century BCE the teachings of Confucius would come to dominate Chinese society politics economics & ethics In this Very Short Introduction Daniel K Gardner explores the major philosophical ideas of the Confucian tradition showing their profound impact on state ideology & imperial government the civil service examination system domestic life & social relations over the course of twenty-six centuries Gardner focuses on two of the Sage's most crucial philosophical problems-what makes for a good person & what constitutes good government-and demonstrates the enduring significance of these questions today This volume shows the influence of the Sage's teachings over the course of Chinese history-on state ideology the civil service examination system imperial government the family & social relations-and the fate of Confucianism in China in the nineteenth & twentieth centuries as China developed alongside a modernizing West & Japan Some Chinese intellectuals attempted to reform the Confucian tradition to address new needs; others argued for jettisoning it altogether in favor of Western ideas & technology; still others condemned it angrily arguing that Confucius & his legacy were responsible for China's feudal backward conditions in the twentieth century & launching campaigns to eradicate its influences Yet Chinese continue to turn to the teachings of Confucianism for guidance in their daily lives In addition to a survey of the philosophy & history of Confucianism Gardner offers an examination of the resurgence of Confucianism in China today & explores what such a revival means for the Chinese government & the Chinese people ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play From the acclaimed producer of John Woos Red Cliff & Jet Lis Warlords comes this powerhouse biopic of the legendary Chinese philosopher Confucius Showcasing a commanding & captivating performance from screen icon Chow Yun-fat this epic masterpiece balances breathtaking spectacle visceral action & heart-wrenching drama to deliver one of this years most unforgettable movies In 500 BC during Chinas famed & Spring & Autumn Period& Kong Ze (Confucius) a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu Under his inspired leadership Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword With breathtaking cinematography from Oscar-winning director of photography Peter Pau (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) Confucius is one of Asian Cinemas finest achievements & is a compelling invitation to discover the remarkable story of one of historys greatest heroes ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play From the acclaimed producer of John Woos Red Cliff & Jet Lis Warlords comes this powerhouse biopic of the legendary Chinese philosopher Confucius Showcasing a commanding & captivating performance from screen icon Chow Yun-fat this epic masterpiece balances breathtaking spectacle visceral action & heart-wrenching drama to deliver one of this year&s most unforgettable movies In 500 BC during Chinas famed & Spring & Autumn Period& Kong Ze (Confucius) a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu Under his inspired leadership Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword With breathtaking cinematography from Oscar-winning director of photography Peter Pau (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) Confucius is one of Asian Cinemas finest achievements & is a compelling invitation to discover the remarkable story of one of historys greatest heroes ...

Confusion is the third novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard's bestselling Cazalet Chronicles London & Sussex 1942 The privileged English family in turmoil The long dark days of struggle provide the poignant background to the third book of the Cazalet Chronicles As the war enters its fourth year chaos has become a way of life Both in the still peaceful Sussex countryside & in air-raid-threatened London the divided Cazalets begin to find the battle for survival echoing the confusion in their own lives Read the next books in the series Casting Off & All Change or start from the beginning with The Light Years & Marking Time ...

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Cass Pennant was one of the best-known figures of the ICF He has used his unique position as a West Ham insider to bring together these first-hand accounts of the men who were at the eye of the storm both on & off the terraces These tales from the terraces range from the inflamed East End rivalry with Millwall to the shed-end-battles with Chelsea from aggravation at Anfield's Kop to the disaster at Heysel The stories unfold against a backdrop of sharp fashion & music such as The Cockney Rejects & Sham 69 that became the hallmark of the hoolifans ...

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The precarious equilibrium among the four Londons has reached its breaking point Once brimming with the red vivacity of magic darkness casts a shadow over the Maresh Empire leaving a space for another London to rise Kell-once assumed to be the last surviving Antari-begins to waver under the pressure of competing loyalties Lila Bard once a commonplace-but never common-thief has survived & flourished through a series of magical trials But now she must learn to control the magic before it bleeds her dry Meanwhile the disgraced Captain Alucard Emery & the Night Spire crew are attempting a race against time to acquire the impossible as an ancient enemy returns to claim a crown & a fallen hero is desperate to save a decaying world ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Kristen Matthews moves from London to a small Welsh village after inheriting a house left to her by a recently deceased relative Kristen settles into her new surroundings makes friends with her neighbours & all appears well But a series of unexplained suicides occur in the village leaving the local police baffled Kristen begins to experience vivid nightmares & the local priest falls victim to supernatural attacks Dormant spirits have been reawakened Can anyone stop the manifestation of ancient evil or is Kristen fated to pay for her new home&s dark history? ...