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An Analysis Of The Emperors' Character In The Western Han Dynasty

Posted on:2016-11-01Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:X H LiFull Text:PDF
GTID:2175330467451485Subject:History of Ancient China
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There are12emperors in Western Han dynasty, each have different personalities:both generous benevolence person wen emperor, and there was a cold-bloodedsuspicious of the emperor; Both the positive and promising, explore the inheritance ofthe high-impedance and cowardice, hui emperor of inaction; There are both addictedto women as emperor, and weaned from the sleeve, luck, and the cry of male emperor.In addition, specific to each emperor, also is a contradictory character more complex.Typical waste such as the Chinese emperor "corporal punishment", in addition to the"defamation", embodies the generous benevolence person, caring people policy; Butbecause of "gentleman stands by princes", wen emperor of the western han dynasty’sfounding hero always has the heart of suspicion, stable regime, on the combat herogroup.The western han dynasty emperor personality formation and imperial power inancient China culture are closely linked. Position method, internal points out thepsychological superiority of emperors, abroad, shows the imperial majesty instrument;Power of despotism, then gave the emperor omnipotent despise all culturalimplication. In addition, the political responsibility and the weight of a continuousinfluence on imperial character variation. Culture of imperial power, the emperor is inthe top of the pyramid of power, must be "lonely at the top" psychology, easy to forma cold-blooded a suspicious character; Because of the need for rule but, again not toface to netting explain the forgiveness. Highly centralized power makes emperorautocratic authoritarian, follow one’s inclinations, reflect on sexual orientation,become the source of many emperors gay. Huge imperial government heavy, highlycentralized "everything in the universe are definitely in the" system, make every childemperor often overwhelmed, flesh to the separation of liegeman, but "absolutemonopoly" has always been their private. In addition, in between and inaction,emperor itself intrinsic material is closely related to the external opportunities, in thereal situation, it is also one of the reasons of constitute the emperor contradictorycharacter.Different character of the western han dynasty emperor administrative thedistinct influence on the feudal rule, positive effects such as proud self-esteem of theauthoritarian personality promoted the western han dynasty Confucianism centers;Generous benevolence strategy of choose and employ persons, not stick to one pattern,formed the pomp of the talented people; Honour worthy men of letters of the attitudethat the western han dynasty emperor constantly adjust policy to adapt to The Timesdevelopment. Negative effects such as centralized character can lead to thedevelopment of autocratic monarchy of vicious, the lack of effective restriction; Theweak character of decadent inaction causes consorts and eunuchs authoritarian,contributed to the political darkness; High militaristic, character lead to the excessiveuse of financial resources of the people, makes the class contradictions increasinglyintensified.
Keywords/Search Tags:the Western Han Dynasty, imperial power, Contradictory charactercombinations
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