Huang Shi Gong's Three Strategies – The Chinese Art of Government

In this essay, The Art of Chinese Government, the classical Chinese text is presented to the Greek public for the first time Huang Shi Gong's Three Strategies translated from Chinese. This work became the most important policy manual of imperial China, as it is a rare amalgamation of the country's main philosophical schools on the art of government. It is an excellent example of Chinese political syncretism, with simple and clear instructions for its practice, which remains remarkably relevant to this day. Also, the book this is considered by historians to China of catalytic importance, as it was responsible for the collapse of two tyrannical dynasties. The strategies and advice put forward in it are varied, focusing on different areas such as ideal policy making, command of military forces, unity and mobilization of the people, characteristics of a good leader, maintaining power and fighting corruption. , as well as the balance between hard and soft policy. In addition to the translation of the classic text, this essay also extensively presents the historical relationship of Chinese politics and philosophy through its major currents. In addition, contemporary practical applications of the Chinese art of governance in the business world are thoroughly examined, with varied and tangible examples. Providing a different strategy software, completely unknown to the Greek public, this book is an essential guide to business management and leadership in the modern era. The only sinological study in the Greek language on the Chinese art of governance, through an in-depth analysis of the basic concepts of Chinese political philosophy and strategy, the country's imperial history, as well as Chinese business practices in the modern era.