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"Anshi shunj" is a Japanese edition of a classic collection of historical anecdotes and philosophical insights from ancient China. Attributed to Yen Ying (5th century B.C.) and compiled by Liu Hsiang (77?-6? B.C.) in the Hsin hsÃ1/4, this work offers a valuable glimpse into the moral and political landscape of early Chinese civilization. This edition, prepared by Tsukamoto Tetsuz (1881-1953), makes these timeless stories accessible to a modern Japanese audience. Readers will discover a treasury of wisdom and learn about the virtues and vices that shaped the course of Chinese history. "Anshi shunj" remains a relevant and insightful work for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of Chinese culture and thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.