Historical Dictionary of Medieval China

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Dictionaries, History, Asian, China
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Medieval China by Victor Cunrui Xiong, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Victor Cunrui Xiong ISBN: 9781442276161
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: April 6, 2017
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Victor Cunrui Xiong
ISBN: 9781442276161
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: April 6, 2017
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

The crucial period of Chinese history, 168-979, falls naturally into contrasting phases. The first phase, also known as that of 'early medieval China,' is an age of political decentralization. Following the breakup of the Han empire, China was plunged into civil war and fragmentation and stayed divided for nearly four centuries. The second phase started in 589, during the Sui dynasty, when China was once again brought under a single government. Under the Sui, the bureaucracy was revitalized, the military strengthened, and the taxation system reformed. The fall of the Sui in 618 gave way to the even stronger Tang dynasty, which represents an apogee of traditional Chinese civilization. Inheriting all the great institutions developed under the Sui, the Tang made great achievements in poetry, painting, music, and architecture. The An Lushan rebellion, which also took place during Tang rule, brought about far-reaching changes in the socioeconomic, political, and military arenas. What transpired in the second half of the Tang and the ensuing Five Dynasties provided the foundation for the next age of late imperial China.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Medieval China contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on historical figure. It expands on existing thematic entries, and adds a number of new ones with substantial content, including those on nobility, art, architecture, archaeology, economy, agriculture, money, population, cities, literature, historiography, military, religion, Persia, India, Japan, Korea, Arabs, and Byzantium, among others. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about medieval China.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The crucial period of Chinese history, 168-979, falls naturally into contrasting phases. The first phase, also known as that of 'early medieval China,' is an age of political decentralization. Following the breakup of the Han empire, China was plunged into civil war and fragmentation and stayed divided for nearly four centuries. The second phase started in 589, during the Sui dynasty, when China was once again brought under a single government. Under the Sui, the bureaucracy was revitalized, the military strengthened, and the taxation system reformed. The fall of the Sui in 618 gave way to the even stronger Tang dynasty, which represents an apogee of traditional Chinese civilization. Inheriting all the great institutions developed under the Sui, the Tang made great achievements in poetry, painting, music, and architecture. The An Lushan rebellion, which also took place during Tang rule, brought about far-reaching changes in the socioeconomic, political, and military arenas. What transpired in the second half of the Tang and the ensuing Five Dynasties provided the foundation for the next age of late imperial China.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Medieval China contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on historical figure. It expands on existing thematic entries, and adds a number of new ones with substantial content, including those on nobility, art, architecture, archaeology, economy, agriculture, money, population, cities, literature, historiography, military, religion, Persia, India, Japan, Korea, Arabs, and Byzantium, among others. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about medieval China.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of the Mongol World Empire by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book Getting What We Need Ourselves by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Rwanda by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book The 1988 Dodgers by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book U.S. Navy Codebreakers, Linguists, and Intelligence Officers against Japan, 1910-1941 by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book The Only Way Out is Through by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book Subjectivity Without Subjects by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book Polish Style in the Music of Johann Sebastian Bach by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book A Year of Movies by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book Problem Solving Courts by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book Spanish Dollars and Sister Republics by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book The Redemptive Work by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book Hope, Not Fear by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book Teaching Racial Literacy by Victor Cunrui Xiong
Cover of the book To Hell and Back by Victor Cunrui Xiong
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy