Sui and Tang Luoyang

Author: Guo Shaolin
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book uses plain and fluent vernacular language to interpret many difficult ancient texts, narrating and analyzing the political, economic, and cultural conditions of Luoyang during the Sui and Tang dynasties. The Tang poet Wei Yingwu praised Luoyang as: "A majestic capital where the tripod was established, its power commands respect from all nations." As the eastern capital of the Sui and Tang dynasties and the capital of Wu Zhou Empress Wu Zetian, emperors either visited it multiple times or resided there long-term, using Luoyang to govern the eastern regions and control the entire country. Luoyang was connected to the world, with leaders, envoys, merchants, monks, and students from surrounding ethnic groups traveling over mountains and seas to engage in activities, settle, and be buried here. It was a place where culture flourished and talents gathered; the economy thrived, and craftsmanship was exquisite. Amidst long periods of peace and prosperity, there were also moments of swordplay, warfare, and turmoil. The history of Luoyang during the Sui and Tang dynasties was woven from both glory and sorrow. This book uses vernacular language to interpret many difficult ancient texts, narrating and analyzing the political, economic, and cultural conditions of Luoyang during the Sui and Tang dynasties. It tells the story of Luoyang during the Sui and Tang dynasties, a tale woven from both glory and sorrow.