Essays on Tang Dynasty

The Tang regime is regarded as a golden era in Chinese culture and arts. Tang obtained a global reputation that went beyond its towns, and by the aspect of Buddhism, its culture spread to a significant part of Asia. This paper will provide a comprehensive...

The topic I chose for this essay, is the comparison of a poem to the society at the time. The first point of discussion is the importance of poetry in Chinese culture and society. In Chinese society, poetry was and still is important. During the...

The last emperor of the Sui Dynasty, Yangdi, imposed many hardships on his citizens which led to a rebellion among his own people. He fled to the Grand Canal and lived a life of luxury. One of the generals tracked him down and killed him....

From the Early to Late Tang Dynasty, whether it was Emperor Taizong or Empress Wu reigning, efforts were made to create a strong, central government that weakened opportunity for the interests of wealthy individuals and families and had censors and cabinet heads report directly to...