Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
19.05.2026
Verlag
Imagin8 LLCSeitenzahl
210
Maße (L/B/H)
20,3/13,3/1,2 cm
Gewicht
242 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-959043-97-3
For three centuries, the Song dynasty presided over one of the most remarkable periods in Chinese history. Cities grew larger and richer than ever before. Markets bustled day and night, books spread widely through new printing technology, and scholars debated ideas that would shape Chinese thought for centuries. Yet this brilliant age emerged from a troubled past. After the fall of the Tang dynasty, China endured decades of warfare, shifting regimes, and military rulers competing for power. In 960, the general Zhao Kuangyin founded the Song dynasty and began building a new kind of state, where learning, civil government, and stability were at the center of imperial rule. The chapters that follow explore the remarkable world the Song dynasty created. Meet heroes like Yue Fei, wise rulers such as Emperor Renzong, and the scholars who reshaped Chinese philosophy. Walk through lively cities filled with markets, theaters, and night festivals, and discover the inventions-movable type printing, the compass, and gunpowder-that changed the world. The story of Song is one of cultural brilliance, technological creativity, and the difficult balance between prosperity and security. This is the 4th book in the Dynasties of Ancient China series of graded readers for English speakers learning to read Simplified Chinese. The book uses the 1200-word HSK-4 vocabulary, with additional words added as necessary. It also includes a pinyin version and a complete English translation, as well as a glossary that defines all Chinese words used. This makes it ideal for learners who want to improve their language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture.
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