Process Establishing Patriarchy of Confucianism and the Ancient Law Codes of the Feudal Dynasties of Vietnam

This study explores the enduring influence of Confucianism on Vietnam's legal framework, beginning with the Ly Dynasty’s embrace of Confucian ideals. The book examines the legal codes and decrees from various feudal dynasties, illustrating how Confucian principles such as the virtue of rulers, the role of the people, and king-people relationships shaped the laws and governance. The author evaluates how these laws, while rooted in Confucian ideology, were adapted to the specific needs of Vietnamese society, contributing to the stability and development of the nation. It provides a critical analysis of Confucianism’s role in shaping Vietnam’s historical legal traditions.

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