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Ten states, five dynasties, one great emperor : how Emperor Taizu unified China in the Song Dynasty /

Drawn from Chinese classics of history, Hung Hing Ming''s biographies introduce China''s most emblematic historical figures and the cultural attributes fostered by China''s ancient chronicles. This book is about one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history, Zhao Kuan...

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Main Author: Hung, Hing Ming
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Algora Publishing, 2014.
Subjects:
Song Taizu, > Emperor of China, > 927-976.
China > Kings and rulers > Biography.
China > History > Song dynasty, 960-1279.
Biography
Reference works.
Biographies.
Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9781628940749
1628940743
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Background: The chaotic period of five dynasties and ten states (907-960)
  • In the period of the (later) Zhou Dynasty
  • The establishment of the Song Dynasty and the reign of Emperor Zhao Kuang Yin
  • The reign of Emperor Zhao Guang Yi.

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