Research on the Pastoral Economy of the Tang and Five Dynasties

Author: Mi Xiaohong
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The Tang Dynasty was a period of great prosperity in social, political, economic, and cultural aspects, achieving remarkable accomplishments and praised by scholars both ancient and modern. The Tang government placed extreme emphasis on the development of state-owned animal husbandry, establishing a comprehensive management system. At the central level, institutions such as the Bureau of Imperial Stables, the Department of Imperial Carriages, and the Bureau of Horse Breeding worked together in coordination. Under the Bureau of Imperial Stables, a vast system of pastoral supervision was established, with a hierarchy ranging from pastoral supervisors to hereditary officials, herdsmen, and even herding children, all equipped with a well-structured operational management system. The Tang Dynasty's pastoral economy flourished, developing in harmony with agriculture, handicrafts, and commerce, achieving outstanding results. This book is divided into seven chapters. Based on a thorough collection of materials, it provides a systematic analysis and research on the management institutions, policies and regulations, development of pastoral activities, improvement of livestock breeds, as well as the rise and decline of public and private pastoral economies and the social status of herders during the Tang and Five Dynasties periods. It offers high reference value for understanding the socio-economic development of this era.