Confucianism. Classic period. Martynov A.S.

Alexander Stepanovich Martynov (1933–2013) - Chinese, specialist in the ideological systems of China, researcher of Tibet, candidate of historical sciences. “Confucianism: Classical period” is a study of one of the most influential ideological systems in the world - Confucianism.

The book consists of two parts. In the first, the author talks about the life and fate of Confucius, based on historical sources and modern research. The second part is devoted to the ideology of Confucianism, the most important stages of its development and influence on the modern ideological systems of China.

The book is a popular science publication for a wide audience interested in the historical roots of modern Chinese ideology.