{"product_id":"tales-from-tang-dynasty-china","title":"Tales from Tang Dynasty China","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCompiled during the Song dynasty (960–1279) at the behest of Emperor Taizong, the \u003ci\u003eTaiping Guangji\u003c\/i\u003e anthologized thousands of pages of unofficial histories, accounts, and minor stories from the Tang dynasty (618–907).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The twenty-two tales translated in this volume, many appearing for the first time in English, reveal the dynamism and diversity of society in Tang China. A lengthy Introduction as well as introductions to each selection further illuminate the social and historical contexts within which these narratives unfold. This collection offers a wealth of information for anyone interested in medieval Chinese history, religion, or everyday life.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66336474890589,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/3893\/2573\/files\/9781624666315.jpg?v=1793092219","url":"https:\/\/shop.gazellebookservices.co.uk\/products\/tales-from-tang-dynasty-china","provider":"Gazelle Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}