Publisher's Synopsis
The Sacred Edict is a book containing sixteen maxims that were written by Emperor Kang-he of China. These maxims were intended to guide the behavior and actions of the Chinese people, and were later amplified by Emperor Yoong Ching, Kang-he's son. The book is considered a significant work of Confucianism, and is often studied as a source of moral and ethical guidance. The maxims cover a range of topics, including filial piety, loyalty, honesty, and respect for authority. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and is intended to be accessible to readers of all levels. Overall, The Sacred Edict is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, or philosophy.1817. The Sixteen Maxims, which for the groundwork of this book, were delivered, in an edict, by the Emperor Kang-he, the same Emperor by whose authority the Chinese Imperial Dictionary was compiled. These maxims, each of which, in the original, contains seven characters, or words, were neatly written out on small slips of wood, and placed in the public offices, where they are to be seen at the present day The Emperor Yoong-Ching, the son and successor of Kang-he, wisely considering that the conciseness of these maxims would necessarily prevent their general utility, wrote an Amplification of them, which he published in the second year of his reign; and ordered it to be read publicly to the people, on the first and fifteenth of each month. The Sixteen Maxims are: Duties of Children and Brothers; Respect for Kindred; Concord among Neighbors; Importance of Husbandry; The Value of Economy; Academical Learning; False Religions exposed; On the Knowledge of the Laws; Illustration of the Principles of good Breeding; Importance of attending to the essential Occupations; The Instruction of Youth; The Evil of false Accusing; The Consequences of hiding Deserters; The Payment of Taxes; The Necessity of extirpating Robbery and Theft; and The Importance of settling Animosities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
