Golden Age
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty (581-618) lasted for only 37 years -- from Yang Jian, known as Emperor Wendi who set up the Sui Dynasty in 581 -- to Yang Guang, Emperor Yangdi, who was slain in 618. Being a typical, short-lived dynasty, the Sui enjoyed a significant historical status because it had established many policies that were later adopted by the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Furthermore, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty was a relative of Yang Guang, Sui Emperor Yangdi. Hence, to a certain extent, the Tang Dynasty was an extension of the Sui and history books often use the combination Sui-Tang to refer the two separate dynasties.
Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty was the most glistening historic period in China's history. Founded in 618 and ending in 907, the state, under the ruling of the Tang Emperors, became the most powerful and prosperous country in the world. Particularly, in this glorious period, the economy, politics, culture and military strength reached an unparalleled advanced level.
Song Dynasty
Starting in 960 and ending in 1279, the Song Dynasty consisted of the Northern Song (960-1127) and the Southern Song (1127-1279). With a prosperous economy and radiant culture, this period was considered as another period of 'golden age' after the glorious Tang Dynasty (618 - 907).
The Sui Dynasty (581-618) lasted for only 37 years -- from Yang Jian, known as Emperor Wendi who set up the Sui Dynasty in 581 -- to Yang Guang, Emperor Yangdi, who was slain in 618. Being a typical, short-lived dynasty, the Sui enjoyed a significant historical status because it had established many policies that were later adopted by the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Furthermore, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty was a relative of Yang Guang, Sui Emperor Yangdi. Hence, to a certain extent, the Tang Dynasty was an extension of the Sui and history books often use the combination Sui-Tang to refer the two separate dynasties.
Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty was the most glistening historic period in China's history. Founded in 618 and ending in 907, the state, under the ruling of the Tang Emperors, became the most powerful and prosperous country in the world. Particularly, in this glorious period, the economy, politics, culture and military strength reached an unparalleled advanced level.
Song Dynasty
Starting in 960 and ending in 1279, the Song Dynasty consisted of the Northern Song (960-1127) and the Southern Song (1127-1279). With a prosperous economy and radiant culture, this period was considered as another period of 'golden age' after the glorious Tang Dynasty (618 - 907).
