Son of Heaven: A Biography of Li Shih-Min, Founder of the T'ang Dynasty - Brossura

Fitzgerald, C. P.

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ISBN 10: 1107495083 ISBN 13: 9781107495081

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Riassunto

Originally published in 1933, this book presents a comprehensive biography of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.

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Descrizione del libro

Originally published in 1933, this book presents a comprehensive biography of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, also known by the personal name of Li Shimin. Detailed information is provided on the life and achievements of Emperor Taizong, placing them in the context of socio-political developments during the late sixth and early seventh centuries.

Contenuti

Persons of importance in this history; Genealogical table; Note; Bibliography; Prologue. China in the seventh century AD; 1. The downfall of the Sui dynasty; 2. Foundation of the T'ang dynasty, AD 617–18; 3. The conquest of western China, AD 618–20; 4. The battle of Ssŭ Shui, AD 620–1; 5. Pacification and consolidation, AD 622–4; 6. The Hsŭan Wu Gate, AD 626; Interlude. The character of Li Shih-Min; 7. The conquest of the Turks, AD 624–30; 8. The court of Ch'ang An, AD 630–40; 9. The tragedy of Crown Prince Ch'eng-Ch'ien, AD 643; 10. The Korean war and the closing years, AD 645–50; Appendix I. Table of Chinese dynasties; Appendix II. Estimate of the Chinese population in the seventh century AD; Index.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1107495083
• ISBN 13: 9781107495081
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 256
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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