{"product_id":"son-of-heaven-a-biography-of-li-shih-min-founder-of-the-tang-dynasty-paperback-9781107495081","title":"Son of Heaven; A Biography of Li Shih-Min, Founder of the T'ang Dynasty (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107495081","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSon of Heaven\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Biography of Li Shih-Min, Founder of the T'ang Dynasty\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1933, this book presents a comprehensive biography of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eC. P. Fitzgerald (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107495081, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 April 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.7 x 14 x 1.6 cm, 0.3 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1933, this book presents a comprehensive biography of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, also known by the personal name of Li Shimin. Detailed information is provided on the life and achievements of Emperor Taizong, placing them in the context of socio-political developments during the late sixth and early seventh centuries. Illustrative figures, maps and a genealogical table are also included, together with detailed textual notes and appendices. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Emperor Taizong and the history of China.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePersons of importance in this history\u003cbr\u003e Genealogical table\u003cbr\u003e Note\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Prologue. China in the seventh century AD\u003cbr\u003e 1. The downfall of the Sui dynasty\u003cbr\u003e 2. Foundation of the T'ang dynasty, AD 617–18\u003cbr\u003e 3. The conquest of western China, AD 618–20\u003cbr\u003e 4. The battle of Ss? Shui, AD 620–1\u003cbr\u003e 5. Pacification and consolidation, AD 622–4\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Hs?an Wu Gate, AD 626\u003cbr\u003e Interlude. The character of Li Shih-Min\u003cbr\u003e 7. The conquest of the Turks, AD 624–30\u003cbr\u003e 8. The court of Ch'ang An, AD 630–40\u003cbr\u003e 9. The tragedy of Crown Prince Ch'eng-Ch'ien, AD 643\u003cbr\u003e 10. The Korean war and the closing years, AD 645–50\u003cbr\u003e Appendix I. Table of Chinese dynasties\u003cbr\u003e Appendix II. Estimate of the Chinese population in the seventh century AD\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Asian history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Asian history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Asian%20history%20%5BHBJF%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45912968429848,"sku":"9781107495081","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107495081i.jpg?v=1696754907","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/son-of-heaven-a-biography-of-li-shih-min-founder-of-the-tang-dynasty-paperback-9781107495081","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}