The Tang Dynasty in China -- A Golden Era - 0 views
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The Tang Dynasty, following the Sui and preceding the Song Dynasty, was a golden age that lasted from A.D. 618–907. It is considered the high point in Chinese civilization.
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Under the rule of the Sui Empire, the people suffered wars, forced labor for massive government construction projects, and high taxes. They eventually rebelled, and the Sui dynasty fell in the year 618.
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The empire prospered under stable rule, with increased wealth, growth of cities, and creation of enduring works of art and literature. It’s believed that Chang’an became the biggest city in the world.
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