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The Dragon in the Trap of Lies
China: The Deceptions of the Interior and the Exterior
Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35338716
EAN: 9798185967027
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Zustellung: Di, 13.10.2026
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Beschreibung
Do you want to know a people. Look at the lies they tell themselves. In The Dragon in the Trap of Lies: Part One. , Ahmed Eljoheny embarks on a compelling journey into the heart of China's imperial history to uncover the roots of its modern geopolitical complexity. This volume focuses on the "Lies of the Interior". -the carefully crafted narratives that have defined China for centuries, built to maintain internal stability and the enduring image of an invincible dragon. The Truth Hidden in Imperial Deception. A society's lies are its defense mechanism. By examining the myths and official narratives of the Imperial Era, this book reveals how the state used deception to protect its vulnerabilities, manage social cohesion, and define its value system. Eljoheny argues that these are not merely historical fabrications, but structural tools that shaped the Chinese state's identity and continue to influence its behavior on the global stage today. Inside this volume, you will explore:. The Anatomy of a Lie:. Why historical myths-from sacred legends to state-sanctioned narratives-were necessary to maintain the "Imperial Facade. ". The Architecture of Control:. How the Chinese imperial system utilized the "necessity of saving face" to solidify its power and pacify the ruled. Reflective Mirrors:. An analysis of how the internal lies of the past created a trap that the Chinese system-and its people-still navigate today. Beyond the Narrative:. A critical look at how power is maintained when truth becomes a casualty of stability. Why focus on the Imperial Era. Understanding the present requires deconstructing the foundations of the past. This book interrogates history at its roots, moving beyond the noise of modern disinformation to analyze how the first mental images of the "Dragon" were born. This is not a condemnation, but a surgical analysis of the mechanisms of power. Whether you are a historian, a student of political sociology, or an observer of the shifting global order, The Dragon in the Trap of Lies. provides the "vision glasses" to see past the illusory flames and understand the true features of this ancient civilization. Uncover the foundations of the dragon. Step behind the imperial mask to see how a superpower was built-and remains trapped-by its own reflection.