After the wall collapsed (A Long Scroll of Urban Life in the Song Dynasty)

Author: Li Chun Tang / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is part of the "Long Scroll of Ancient Chinese Urban Life" series, focusing on the capital and major cities of the Song Dynasty to describe various aspects of urban life, including politics, economy, culture, religion, customs, and folk traditions. It is a history of urban life, woven together from seemingly insignificant and trivial life levels—ranging from imperial palaces and narrow alley dwellings, to high-ranking officials and beggars and courtesans, wealthy merchants and peddlers, and diverse foreigners with distinct appearances, as well as agricultural migrants carrying hoes and burdens on their shoulders.
The "Long Scroll of Ancient Chinese Urban Life" series centers on the capitals and major cities of each dynasty to depict the political, economic, cultural, religious, social, and customs of urban life, using small details to reveal the larger picture and approaching the subject from close to far, thereby providing insights into the social progress and historical development of the time. The series blends academic rigor with engaging storytelling, avoiding dry historical facts and instead allowing readers to grasp the pulse of history while enjoying a pleasant and aesthetic experience, gaining historical knowledge in the process. The authors of the series do not write fiction but rather narrate based entirely on historical facts. This book is part of the series.