Research on the Historical Sites of Chang'an

Author: (Japan) Tatsukiri Kishiro / Wang Shuanghuai / Dan Yicheng / Jia Yun
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The book "Studies on the History of Chang'an" is a specialized work by the Japanese scholar Tatsukiri Kishiro on the old sites of Han and Tang Chang'an. In his spare time while teaching at Shaanxi Higher Normal School from 1906 to 1910, the author conducted field investigations on historical relics near Xi'an. Combining historical records, he conducted extensive and in-depth research on Han and Tang mileage standards, imperial tombs, the Han and Tang Chang'an City, as well as famous scenic spots, Taoist temples, Buddhist monasteries, and ancient steles in the vicinity of Chang'an. Based on these studies, he compiled this book. The book is accompanied by 171 photographs and 38 illustrations. This is a newly translated edition and holds significant reference value for contemporary scholars studying ancient Chang'an.