Emperor Huizong [electronic resource] / Patricia Buckley Ebrey.
Ebrey, Patricia Buckley, 1947-
2014
DS751.6.S97 E37 2014eb
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Title Emperor Huizong [electronic resource] / Patricia Buckley Ebrey.
Author Ebrey, Patricia Buckley, 1947-
ISBN 9780674726420 electronic book
DOI https://doi.org/10.4159/harvard.9780674726420
Publication Details Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2014.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxix, 661 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates)
Item Number 10.4159/harvard.9780674726420 DOI
Call Number DS751.6.S97 E37 2014eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 951/.024092
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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I. Learning to rule, 1082-1108. Growing up in the palace, 1082-1099 ; Taking the throne, 1100 ; Trying for balance, 1101-1108
II. Striving for magnificence, 1102-1112. Placing faith in Daoism, 1100-1110 ; Embracing and revitalizing tradition ; Welcoming masters and experts ; Crafting an image as an artist
III. Anticipating great things, 1107-1120. Pursuing the monumental ; Finding pleasure in court and palace life ; Working with councilors ; Accepting divine revelations, 1110-1119 ; Allying with Jin
IV. Confronting failure, 1121-1135. Adjusting to military setbacks, 1121-1125 ; Abdicating the throne, 1125-1126 ; Losing everything, 1126-1127 ; Enduring captivity, 1127-1135
Afterword
Appendix A. Reasons for rejecting some common stories about Huizong and his court
Appendix B. Huizong's consorts and their children
Timeline.

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