The Era of Civilizing Arts and Militarizing Arms — Song

Author: Editorial Committee of "Illustrated History of China"
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The roaring waves crash against the shore, the heroes of the Song Dynasty stand tall, the cries of vendors on the Bian River have long faded. Small bridges over flowing water, the Southern Crossing of King Kang, the graceful face in the West Lake has gradually blurred. The three great inventions that shine in history, the far-reaching Neo-Confucianism of Cheng and Zhu, the lyrical and bold charm of poetry and prose, have composed a carnival of commoners above the Rainbow Bridge. Dust of war never ceases, the soaring sword energy shatters the beauty of a woman dressing by the small window; striving for strength and reform, the spirited determination cannot prevent the collapse of the grand structure. Iron hooves trample where prosperity ends, the clouds are distant, loyal ministers are buried, the book is covered, and the loyal heart is reflected.