Biographical Account of Tuoba Hong

Author: Cheng Weirong
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: The Northern Wei Dynasty was established by the Xianbei Tuoba clan in northern China from the late 4th to the 6th century. Emperor Xiaowen of Wei, Tuoba Hong, based on the social realities of his time, inherited Confucian traditions, proposed reform ideas in areas such as economy, politics, law, and culture, and led the reform movement during the Taihe era, promoting the sinicization of the Tuoba people. This book focuses on discussing the social background of the time, the life experiences of Tuoba Hong, the origins, formation, main content, and impact of his thoughts, thereby revealing the important role of the Taihe reform movement in Chinese history and certain patterns of development and progress for ancient ethnic minorities.