Cambridge History of China: Sui and Tang Dynasties 589-906

Author: (British)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The Cambridge History of China is a part of the Cambridge Historical Series. This book is Volume 3, discussing the dynastic history of the Sui and Tang periods, serving as the first part of The Cambridge History of China: The Sui and T'ang Dynasties. The original book was published in 1979 and, to some extent, represents the level of overseas research on the Sui and Tang dynasties. This book 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 original scholarship. It is believed that readers interested in this period of history will find new research findings from Western scholars in it, and researchers of Sui and Tang history can also use it as a reference. One of the features of this book is its presentation of its own views on controversial historical figures and events in the Sui and Tang periods, which are fresh and innovative. The second feature is that it fills many gaps and weak areas in the study of Sui and Tang history. The third feature is that when discussing the Sui and Tang periods, it does not limit itself to the history of these dynasties but examines them within the broader context of ancient Chinese history, particularly the long river of history from the Han to the Song dynasties. The fourth feature is its extreme emphasis on the authenticity of historical sources and thematic research, while widely drawing on academic achievements from various countries.