The Tang Dynasty in Turmoil: The Rise and Fall of the An Lushan Rebellion (Classic Storytelling)

The story is set against the An Lushan Rebellion, a pivotal turning point when the Tang dynasty went from prosperity to decline. In his later years, Emperor Xuanzong became obsessed with pleasure and doted on Yang Guifei, causing the court to fall into disarray. Eventually, the military governors An Lushan and Shi Siming launched a rebellion under the pretext of punishing Yang Guozhong. They captured the two capitals, forcing Xuanzong to flee, and he later ordered Yang Guifei's death at Mawei Slope. The book covers classic episodes such as the defense of Changshan. With its dramatic twists and turns, it vividly recreates this great upheaval, which lasted nearly eight years.