Bai Juyi's Ode to Qin - The Great Tang Prosperity

Author: Li Zhihui
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The Tang Qianling Mausoleum, renowned as the crown of all imperial mausoleums throughout history, is a microcosm of the Tang Dynasty's social, political, economic, and cultural prosperity. It serves as a model for the construction of Tang mausoleums and a benchmark for the creation of later imperial tombs. The vast ancient mausoleum site of Qianling, with its meticulously planned walls and buildings, features exquisite large stone carvings, Tang sancai (glazed pottery), Tang tomb murals, and other rare cultural relics unearthed from (burial companion tombs), such as stone sarcophagus line drawings. These artifacts are not only numerous and of high value but also rich in content, serving as invaluable material for studying Tang Dynasty society and history. This book provides a detailed introduction to the overall layout, architecture, numerous attractions, and cultural relics of Qianling. It also includes many legends, anecdotes, and interesting stories about the tomb's occupant, blending informational, educational, and entertaining elements. With its rich illustrations, accessible language, and fluent writing style, it will help you better understand Qianling and the enduring history and culture of the Tang Dynasty.