Professor of History Andrew Meyer will release his newest book, To Rule All Under Heaven: A History of Classical China, From Confucius to the First Emperor, on February 5. Andrew Meyer To Rule All Under Heaven provides the first comprehensive English‑language narrative of China’s Warring States period, a time defined by political upheaval, intellectual innovation, and the rise of powerful new states. Meyer traces the emergence of influential thinkers—including Confucius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi—whose ideas shaped the moral and philosophical foundations of East Asian civilization. The book also examines the social, technological, and political forces that ultimately culminated in the unification of China under the First Emperor. Meyer is widely recognized for his scholarship on early Chinese thought and political culture. His research explores how classical texts illuminate the ethical and ideological struggles of their time, and his new book reflects decades of expertise in the field. Blending rigorous analysis with vivid storytelling, Meyer offers readers a compelling portrait of a world undergoing profound transformation.
