Fa xianwang (法先王), as opposed to fa houwang (法后王), literally means “to follow the examples of ancient kings.” It represents a particular attitude towards history and tradition. Xianwang (先王) refers to ancient monarchs known for noble virtue and remarkable accomplishments in historical accounts, such as Yao, Shun, and Yu. Different schools …
According to the renowned historiographer Liu Zhiji （661-721）of the Tang Dynasty, those who study and write history must have three strengths, namely, the ability to compose historical works, rich knowledge of history and historical materials, and deep insight that enables them to analyze and evaluate history. Liu believed that deep insight in ana…
This term refers to the poetic creation and achievements during the Kaiyuan (713–742) and Tianbao (742–756) reign periods of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, as compared with poetic writing in the early Tang, mid-Tang, andlate Tang periods. This period, marked by good governance, prosperity, and stability, was a golden era for the great Tang …
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