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Best books to learn The Tang dynasty, in order
The Tang (618-907) is the period later Chinese culture treated as its classical age: a cosmopolitan capital of a million people, a Buddhist establishment at its height, an examination system beginning to matter, and the greatest body of poetry in the language.
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The Tang dynasty: the best books to read, in order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the tang dynasty?
- The Tang (618-907) is the period later Chinese culture treated as its classical age: a cosmopolitan capital of a million people, a Buddhist establishment at its height, an examination system beginning to matter, and the greatest body of poetry in the language.
- What's a good book to start the tang dynasty with?
- A strong starting point is Poems of the late T'ang by A. C. Graham. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the tang dynasty?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Qing dynasty, The Ming dynasty.