Mencius was a major political thinker in ancient China, a successor of Confucius and high-ranking advisor to the powerful princes of Qi. His work remains highly significant to this day in Chinese intellectual history. This book offers a comprehensive presentation of Mencius's life and times, a translation of his work with detailed commentary, and appendices on chronology, history, and key terms.

Robert H. Gassmann, Winterthur, Switzerland.