Before getting into the latter half of the Tang Dynasty, we take a look back at the 175 years we’ve covered since the Sui first reunified China at the conclusion of the Period of Disunion. Join us on this high-altitude, rapid journey charting the highs and lows the the 2 & a half dynasties we’ve looked at since Episode 76.

Time Period Covered:

581-764 CE

Major Historical Figures:

Sui Dynasty:

Emperor Wen (Yang Jian) [r. 581-604]

Emperor Yang (Yang Guang) [r. 604-617]

Tang Dynasty:

Emperor Gaozu (Li Yuan) [r. 618-626]

Princess Pingyang [d. 623]

Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) [r. 627-649]

Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) [r. 650-683]

Emperor Zhongzong (Li Xian) [r. 684-684]

Emperor Ruizong (Li Dan) [r. 684-690]

Zhou Dynasty:

Empress Regnant Wu Zetian (Wu Meiniang) [r. 690-705]

Tang Dynasty (restored):

Emperor Zhongzong (Li Xian) [r. 705-710]

Emperor Ruizong (Li Dan) [r. 710-712]

Princess Taiping [d. 712]

Emperor Xuanzong (Li Longji) [r. 712-756]

Emperor Suzong (Li Heng) [r. 756-762]

Emperor Daizong (Li Yu) [r. 762-779]

Northeastern Protectorate/ Yan Dynasty:

Emperor An Lushan [r. 756-757]

Emperor An Qingxu [r. 757-759]

Emperor Shi Siming [r. 759-761]

Emperor Shi Chaoyi [r. 761-763]

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#105 - Tang 18: Retrospective