Han Dynasty's Might (Emperor Jing of Han and Yangling)

Author: Wang Xueli (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book provides a concise introduction to the life and achievements of Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty, Liu Qi, emphasizing his magnanimous temperament, diligent and frugal style, emphasis on production, and maintenance of unity. As a result, it led to the "Rule of Wen and Jing"—a period of political clarity, national stability, and economic prosperity in Chinese history. This era laid the foundation for Emperor Wu's establishment of a cultured and militarily powerful reign, leading to his glorious achievements. Based on archaeological findings from the Yangling Mausoleum and publicly available materials, the author offers a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the mausoleum, its architectural structures, burial facilities, accompanying mausoleums, and (burial towns). The descriptions of the dressed wooden arm terracotta figures and the painted cloth attire terracotta figures, as well as the research on the diverse artifacts, highlight their artistic value and academic significance. Since the book is written by the former head of the original archaeological team, with firsthand experience and insights, it vividly portrays the theft incidents, protection efforts, and lesser-known stories that occurred in the mausoleum area. This allows readers to learn and appreciate the hardships faced by archaeologists in an engaging manner.