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Books by 王猛
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The An Lushan Rebellion 安史之乱
The war launched by Tang generals An Lushan and Shi Siming after they rebelled against the Tang was a civil war to seize control of the empire, and marked the turning point in the dynasty’s decline from its height. The conflict caused a massive loss of population and a sharp weakening of the Tang state. Since An Lushan and Shi Siming were the main commanders behind the rebellion against the Tang, the event came to be known as the An-Shi Rebellion. It is also called the Tianbao Rebellion because
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The Turmoil of Mid-to-Late Tang 唐朝中后期的动荡
On the occasion of the new ruler's accession, an amnesty was declared throughout the realm and officials were granted titles in abundance. Pugu Huaien, a man of great merit and prestige, acted out of self-interest, fearing that “once the rebels are defeated, my favor will wane.” He petitioned the court to enfeoff several former generals of Shi Siming who had surrendered, hoping to rely on them as allies in the future. The Tang court, “weary of warfare and hoping only for peace,” granted his requ
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