Cambridge History of China - Sui and Tang Dynasties (589-906)

Author: Robert H. G. Lee
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Publication Date: 1990-12-01
Features: The Cambridge History of China is part of the Cambridge Historical Series. This book is Volume 3, covering the dynastic history of the Sui and Tang periods, serving as the first part of The Cambridge History of China: The Sui and Tang Dynasties. The original book was published in 1979 and, to some extent, represents the level of overseas research on the Sui and Tang dynasties. It is a well-structured, well-documented, and comprehensive monograph on a specific historical period, offering unique insights on many issues and standing as a work of its own. It is believed that readers interested in this period of history will find here the latest research findings of Western scholars, and researchers of Sui and Tang history can also use it as a reference. One of the features of this book is that it presents its own perspectives on controversial and important historical figures and events in the Sui and Tang periods, offering fresh and innovative ideas. Another feature is that it fills many gaps and weaknesses in the study of Sui and Tang history. A third feature is that when discussing the Sui and Tang periods, it does not confine itself to the history of these dynasties alone but examines them within the broader context of ancient Chinese history, particularly the long river of history from the Han to the Song dynasties. A fourth feature is its extreme emphasis on the authenticity of historical sources and thematic research, while widely drawing on academic achievements from around the world.