Han Tile
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Summary
Han Tile focuses on answering "why the Qin system became the Han system"—the second half of the Zhou-Qin transition. By combing through transmitted texts and excavated bamboo-slip documents, the author sketches a complete picture of the Qin institutional system, arguing that the dynastic framework which endured for the next two millennia had not yet taken shape under Qin, and that it was actually Liu Bang, founder of the Han, who truly set this cycle in motion. The book centers on familiar names—Liu Bang, Xiang Yu, Lü Zhi, Xiang Liang, Xiong Xin, Han Xin, Wei Bao, Cao Shen, Zhou Bo, Liu Heng—reconstructing and examining, piece by piece from between the lines of historical records, the "Han tiles" we all know so well.
Editor's review
Liu Sanjie's writing combines scholarly rigor with clarity, and he excels at entering through concrete cases—a dispute over rank inheritance, a controversy over fiscal policy—to illuminate the operating logic and internal tensions of macro-level institutions. Reading this book, one comes to appreciate that the Han did not simply "inherit the Qin system" but, through dynamic balance, fused Legalist precision with Confucian ethical order, and centralist demands with local governance realities, casting them into a solid "Han tile" that laid the cornerstone of the Chinese empire's long-term stability. For readers who wish to go beyond historical stories and understand how ancient China came to take its form, this book offers highly illuminating perspectives and solid intellectual substance.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Deep readers with strong interest in Qin-Han history and the history of ancient Chinese institutions
- Readers who enjoy analyzing the logic of historical change through concrete institutions and economics
- History enthusiasts seeking to understand what "Zhou-Qin transition" and "Han inheriting the Qin system" actually entailed
- Thinkers seeking to go beyond emperor-and-general narratives and understand the foundations of social structure
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking only light, entertaining historical stories or palace intrigues
- Beginners who find ancient political-economic terminology and source analysis dry and difficult
Reading tips
- Read alongside the author's previous book Qin Brick to fully grasp the trajectory from Qin to Han institutions.
- No need to memorize every institutional detail at once; focus on the author's core questions and analytical framework.
- The book cites many primary sources such as bamboo slips; combine them with each chapter's conclusion to grasp the core arguments supported by the evidence.
About the publisher
Beijing Science and Technology Press is a science and technology publisher focused on health, medicine, and popular science. Its current collection of 158 titles covers categories such as health, popular science, applied psychology, and medicine, addressing practical subjects like physical training and sports anatomy as well as emotional regulation and psychological healing. Representative titles include You Don't Have to Forgive to Heal, Night Sky Watching, Starting Strength, Burns' Feeling Good, The Female Body: Everything About the Amazing Female Body, Sports Anatomy, Strength Training Programs, and The Schwarzenegger Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. In terms of authors, works by Pete Walker, Terence Dickinson, Mark Rippetoe, David Burns, and Sheila de Liz are included, while translators Yan Feifei, Zhuang Zhonghua, and Li Zhanjiang have contributed to related titles. Overall, the press balances professional rigor with accessibility for general readers and has developed a clear publishing profile in areas such as fitness training, self-help psychology, and women's health. Public information is limited; this introduction is based on the titles available in the collection.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 作者简介
- 内容简介
- 推荐语
- 前言
- 第一章 其实你一点儿都不了解刘邦
- 第一节 他是魏人，还是楚人？
- 第二节 刘邦出生地的玄机
- 第三节 他们的名字去哪儿了？
- 第四节 “布衣提三尺剑取天下”的正解
- 第五节 父亲口中的“无赖”其实是“小妾之子”
- 结语
- 第二章 刘邦的江湖不只是人情世故
- 第一节 在家难靠父母，出门能靠朋友？
- 第二节 秦吏身份带来了什么？
- 第三节 一句大话换来一个帝国？
- 第四节 “赤帝子”为什么要斩“白帝子”？
- 第五节 江湖道义，请刘季先死
- 结语
- 第三章 沛公发迹史：一年间“三易其主”换来步步高升
- 第一节 反秦战争史上第一次真正的胜利
- 第二节 东阳宁君，鲜为人知的“伯乐”
- 第三节 “长者”的巧妙背叛，楚国人不打楚国人？
- 第四节 如果项梁不死，刘邦集团将不复存在
- 结语
- 第四章 刘邦凭什么“先入关中者为王”？
- 第一节 项梁之死背后：吓破胆的项羽与脱队的曹参、周勃
- 第二节 魏王豹，鲜为人知的“西进”伙伴
- 第三节 刘邦西进时的目标可能只是“魏国权相”
- 第四节 “先入关中者为王”的约定真的存在吗？
- 结语
- 第五章 一张汉初功臣表，半本历史密码簿
- 第一节 军功列侯“履历”的正确读法
- 第二节 中涓、门尉、执盾，汉帝国与《墨子》不得不说的故事
- 第三节 秦汉之际竟然有三套军事组织体制
- 第四节 刘邦入汉中之前的“诸将”是什么级别
- 第五节 从“连敖”升职“都尉”，韩信为什么不开心？
- 第六节 为什么萧何是“客”，曹参是“中涓”？
- 结语
- 第六章 根本不存在的功臣列侯“集团”
- 第一节 “丰沛同乡会”缔造了汉帝国？
- 第二节 同为“丰沛列侯”，凭什么当不得“开国功臣”？
- 第三节 “石榴籽结构”才是汉王朝开国团队的本相
- 第四节 刘邦任命“将军”为什么喜欢后来者居上？
- 第五节 沛县起兵后的“第二把交椅”该谁坐？
- 第六节 吕氏家族到底是不是被刻意遗忘的“创业合伙人”？
- 结语
- 第七章 西楚霸王到底是谁的继承者？
- 第一节 子虚乌有的“六国贵族复辟亡秦”
- 第二节 “王侯将相宁有种乎”的杀伤力到底有多大？
- 第三节 “六国后”只是顺应地域认同的傀儡
- 第四节 项氏起兵时的名义根本不是“反秦复楚”
- 结语
- 第八章 还原失败者项羽的本来面目
- 第一节 韩信为什么最终放弃了“仁君”项羽？
- 第二节 没有韩信，就不会有汉帝国
- 第三节 韩信悲剧的根源：能治天下不能治左右
- 第四节 项羽的本相：借力打力的精明政客
- 第五节 鸿门宴真正的赢家，一顿饭吃下半个楚国
- 第六节 为什么项羽选对了所有答案，还是失败了？
- 结语
- 第九章 刘邦建立的统治秩序也是“二世而亡”
- 第一节 中国历史上第一位选举登基的皇帝
- 第二节 吕后一介女流为何能够独掌朝政十五年？
- 第三节 汉文帝登基意味着刘邦的汉朝已经死去
- 第四节 一场政变“吓”出了文景之治
- 第五节 西汉王朝“相权”跌落究竟始于何时？
- 第六节 七国之乱只是一次“受害者联盟”的集体自杀
- 结语
- 第十章 大汉帝国为什么没有“二世而亡”？
- 第一节 汉高祖“休养生息”？不，是吕后让“大家发财”
- 第二节 秦制2.0版：让“黔首”不再是“植物”
- 第三节 汉帝国的军功授爵制度自开始就是一个“骗局”
- 第四节 被骗的60万汉军老兵为什么没有“讨说法”？
- 第五节 汉文帝大刀阔斧改秦制
- 第六节 汉景帝全面否定汉文帝改革的原因
- 结语
- 终章
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About the author
Liu Sanjie is an author in the field of Chinese historical reading. Public information about the author is limited: the only known representative work is Han Wa. Judging from the usual category, Liu Sanjie writes for readers of history books, and the content is likely to deal with historical topics. Since the library holds only one work by this author, details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, and writing career cannot be confirmed and should not be guessed. On the available evidence, the author can be described as someone who writes on historical subjects and whose work has entered the popular history reading market. The title Han Wa suggests that the book may concern the history of the Qin and Han periods, but its specific themes and approach should be judged by the actual publication. Readers who wish to understand the author's writing style and handling of historical sources may consult Han Wa itself. Given the limited material, this introduction relies only on the facts in the library and on information about the work, and makes no further claims about the author's life.
