Confucius is now considered the greatest philosopher in Chinese history. This inspiring and enlightening biography will allow readers to discover Confucius' life of peace and harmony, his beliefs and his philosophies that people still use today through interesting sidebars, facts, clear photos, supportive text and a helpful glossary and index. Readers are also introduced to other important aspects of this period in China's history including the Zhou dynasty, Meng-Tzu and legalism.