Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Qing) Chu Renhuo
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book follows the timeline and history from the unification of the world under the Sui dynasty after it conquered Chen, the founding of the Tang dynasty, Wu Zetian's usurpation of the throne, to Xuanzong's restoration of power. It narrates the deeds of the grass-root heroes at the end of the Sui dynasty and the founding ministers of the early Tang dynasty, such as Qin Shubao and Shan Xiongxin, as well as the extravagant and luxurious court life of Emperor Yang of Sui, the loving relationship between Emperor Minghuang of Tang and Yang Guifei, and even the Xuanwu Gate Incident. It also covers Wu Zetian's ascension to the throne, the An Lushan Rebellion, and more.