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Chinas Cosmopolitan Empire: The Tang Dynasty (History of Imperial China),New
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The Tang dynasty is often called Chinas golden age, a period of commercial, religious, and cultural connections from Korea and Japan to the Persian Gulf, and a time of unsurpassed literary creativity. Mark Lewis captures a dynamic era in which the empire reached its greatest geographical extent under Chinese rule, painting and ceramic arts flourished, women played a major role both as rulers and in the economy, and China produced its finest lyric poets in Wang Wei, Li Bo, and Du Fu.The Chinese engaged in extensive trade on sea and land. Merchants from Inner Asia settled in the capital, while Chinese entrepreneurs set off for the wider world, the beginning of a global diaspora. The emergence of an economically and culturally dominant south that was controlled from a northern capital set a pattern for the rest of Chinese imperial history. Poems celebrated the glories of the capital, meditated on individual loneliness in its midst, and described heroic young men and beautiful women who filled city streets and bars.Despite the romantic aura attached to the Tang, it was not a time of unending peace. In 756, General An Lushan led a revolt that shook the country to its core, weakening the government to such a degree that by the early tenth century, regional warlordism gripped many areas, heralding the decline of the Great Tang.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'China’s Cosmopolitan Empire: The Tang Dynasty'? A: The book primarily focuses on the Tang dynasty, often referred to as China's 'golden age,' highlighting its commercial, cultural, and religious connections across Asia and its literary achievements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'China’s Cosmopolitan Empire: The Tang Dynasty' is Mark Edward Lewis.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 9, 2012.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed examination of the Tang dynasty, making it suitable for academic research and those interested in Chinese history.
- Q: Does the book cover the social dynamics of the Tang dynasty? A: Yes, it discusses the roles of women, trade, and the socio-economic factors during the Tang dynasty, providing insights into the era's complexities.
- Q: What themes are explored in the poetry from the Tang dynasty as discussed in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the glories of the capital, individual loneliness, and the depiction of heroic figures in Tang poetry.
- Q: Can I find illustrations or images in this book? A: The book does not explicitly mention illustrations, but it may include maps or diagrams relevant to the Tang dynasty's historical context.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon purchase? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition when purchased.