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Laszlo Montgomery
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Oct 28
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 10
As we begin Part 10 of this Pangu to Puyi series, the Tang Dynasty is gone, China is divided, and another age of warlords is underway. Out of the turmoil, the Song will build a dynasty celebrated for its scholarship, prosperity, and cultural brilliance—but political peace will pr ... Show More
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Oct 21
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 9
From the triumph of Wu Zetian to the splendor of Xuanzong’s court, the Tang reached extraordinary heights. How did it all come undone?In Part 9 of From Pangu to Puyi, we continue the story from China’s only female emperor through the Tang’s golden age and its long, turbulent decl ... Show More
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Oct 14
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 8
Tang China’s borders are expanding, its capital is welcoming the world, and behind the palace walls, Wu Zetian is making her move.In Part 8 of From Pangu to Puyi, we follow the Tang from the reign of Taizong into the age of Gaozong and the extraordinary rise of China’s future fem ... Show More
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