Ep. 27 | Tang Dynasty (Part 3)

Explore the tumultuous downfall of the Tang Dynasty, marked by the An Lushan Rebellion and its drastic effects on the ruling Li family. Discover how regional warlords and eunuchs battled for power amid a backdrop of population loss. Uncover the rise of the Nanjou and significant territorial challenges faced by the Tang. Delve into the Confucian revival under the Wuzong Emperor, where Buddhist persecution sparked cultural tensions. Witness the fragmentation that led to the chaotic Five Dynasties period.