#OTD: Li Longji 李隆基 (685–762, r. 712–756), temple name Xuanzong 玄宗, aka Illustrious Emperor 明皇, was not only born (685) but also ascended the throne of the Tang 唐 (618–907). #MedievalChina #長恨歌 #EverlastingSorrow #AnLushan #安史之亂 #ChineseHistory
September 8, 2025 at 5:46 AM
#OTD: Li Longji 李隆基 (685–762, r. 712–756), temple name Xuanzong 玄宗, aka Illustrious Emperor 明皇, was not only born (685) but also ascended the throne of the Tang 唐 (618–907). #MedievalChina #長恨歌 #EverlastingSorrow #AnLushan #安史之亂 #ChineseHistory
The way he was confidently throwing around very dubious or complicated sources about stuff like death tolls in the Anlushan rebellion in Tang China in order to make his graphs tidy was embarrassing. Literally did not know what he was reading.
April 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The way he was confidently throwing around very dubious or complicated sources about stuff like death tolls in the Anlushan rebellion in Tang China in order to make his graphs tidy was embarrassing. Literally did not know what he was reading.
#OTD: Li Longji 李隆基 (685–762, r. 712–756), temple name Xuanzong 玄宗, aka Illustrious Emperor 明皇, was not only born (685) but also ascended the throne of the Tang 唐 (618–907). #MedievalTwitter #MedievalChina #長恨歌 #EverlastingSorrow #AnLushan #安史之亂 #ChineseHistory
September 8, 2024 at 8:49 AM
#OTD: Li Longji 李隆基 (685–762, r. 712–756), temple name Xuanzong 玄宗, aka Illustrious Emperor 明皇, was not only born (685) but also ascended the throne of the Tang 唐 (618–907). #MedievalTwitter #MedievalChina #長恨歌 #EverlastingSorrow #AnLushan #安史之亂 #ChineseHistory
Read up on the Anlushan Rebellion in 9th century China.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
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March 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Read up on the Anlushan Rebellion in 9th century China.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
