The Poetics of Sovereignty
Title | The Poetics of Sovereignty PDF eBook |
Author | Jack W. Chen |
Publisher | BRILL |
Pages | 468 |
Release | 2020-10-26 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1684170559 |
Emperor Taizong (r. 626–49) of the Tang is remembered as an exemplary ruler. This study addresses that aura of virtuous sovereignty and Taizong’s construction of a reputation for moral rulership through his own literary writings—with particular attention to his poetry. The author highlights the relationship between historiography and the literary and rhetorical strategies of sovereignty, contending that, for Taizong, and for the concept of sovereignty in general, politics is inextricable from cultural production. The work focuses on Taizong’s literary writings that speak directly to the relationship between cultural form and sovereign power, as well as on the question of how the Tang negotiated dynastic identity through literary stylistics. The author maintains that Taizong’s writings may have been self-serving at times, representing strategic attempts to control his self-image in the eyes of his court and empire, but that they also become the ideal image to which his self was normatively bound. This is the paradox at the heart of imperial authorship: Taizong was simultaneously the author of his representation and was authored by his representation; he was both subject and object of his writings.
The Ruler's Guide
Title | The Ruler's Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Chinghua Tang |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2017-02-07 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1501138774 |
An English-language translation of core principles by the seventh-century emperor popularly credited as China's greatest historical leader is comprised of his dialogues with his wisest advisors and critics and covers strategies in the arenas of government, business, the military, athletics, philanthropy and parenting. --Publisher.
Emperor Taizong in Tang Dynasty
Title | Emperor Taizong in Tang Dynasty PDF eBook |
Author | Follow me in Chinese |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9787883673712 |
Heavenly Khan
Title | Heavenly Khan PDF eBook |
Author | Victor Cunrui Xiong |
Publisher | Airiti Press |
Pages | 466 |
Release | 2014-08-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9866286665 |
This historical fiction is based on the true story of Li Shimin (also known as Tang Taizong), the greatest sovereign in Chinese history. About 30 years younger than Muhammad, he grew up in a world of devastating upheaval that tore China asunder and was thrust into the role of a military commander in his father’s rebel army while still a teenager. In the process of vanquishing his enemies on the battlefield, he proved himself to be a great military genius. As emperor he encouraged critical suggestions by his court officials, which he often adopted, and lent support to the religions of his day, notably, Buddhism, Daoism, and Christianity. The international prestige he had won for Tang China was so high that the states of Central and North Asia honored him with the title of “Heavenly Khan.” Although his father founded the dynasty, it was his reign that laid the groundwork for a brilliant empire that was to endure for centuries. 本書根據史實,描述唐太宗李世民透過一場場的征戰,消滅敵軍,開疆闢土;同時鼓勵諫言,包容不同宗教,進而成就唐代偉大盛世,獲得「天可汗」的美名。
Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography Volume 4
Title | Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography Volume 4 PDF eBook |
Author | Kerry Brown |
Publisher | Berkshire Publishing Group |
Pages | 640 |
Release | 2015-05-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 161472900X |
The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography (1979-2015) provides a riveting new way to understand twenty-first-century China and a personal look at the changes that have taken place since the Reform and Opening Up era started in 1979. One hundred key individuals from this period were selected by an international group of experts, and the stories were written by more than 70 authors in 14 countries. The authors map the paths taken by these individuals-some rocky, some meandering, some fateful-and in telling their stories give contemporary Chinese history a human face. The editors have included-with the advice of myriad experts around the world-not only the life stories of politicians and government officials, who play a crucial role in the development of the country, but the stories of cultural figures including, film directors, activists, writers, and entrepreneurs from the mainland China, Hong Kong, and also from Taiwan. The "Greater China" that comes through in this volume has diverse ideas and identities. It is often contradictory, sometimes fractious, and always full of creative human complexity. Some of the lives rendered here are heroic. Some are tragic, and many are inspirational. Some figures come in for trenchant criticism, and others are celebrated with a sense of wonder and awe. Like previous volumes of the Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography, this volume includes a range of appendices, including a pronunciation guide, a bibliography, and a timeline of key events.
Son of Heaven
Title | Son of Heaven PDF eBook |
Author | C. P. Fitzgerald |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2015-04-02 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1107495083 |
Originally 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.
Chinese Civilization
Title | Chinese Civilization PDF eBook |
Author | Patricia Buckley Ebrey |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 1239 |
Release | 2009-11-24 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1439188394 |
Chinese Civilization sets the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses. With newly expanded material, personal documents, social records, laws, and documents that historians mistakenly ignore, the sixth edition is even more useful than its classic predecessor. A complete and thorough introduction to Chinese history and culture.