First published in 1931. This re-issues the edition of 1972. This translation and Wilhelm's invaluable commentaries provide a concise and readable survey of Confucius, the man and his teachings. This volume translates The Life of Confuciusfrom an ancient Chinese text, the Shih Chi, or The Historical Recordsby Sse-Ma Ch'ien, dating from the turn of the second century B.C.