Among all the teachers at Changzhou Prefectural Middle School, the one who left an indelible mark on my life was Mr. Lv Simian, also known as Lü Chengzhi.
— Qian Mu, Chinese Historian

There is only one person in the natinon who is proficient in the entire history (Lv Simian).
——Gu Jiegang, Chinese historian

I often highly recommend Mr. Lv Simian Cheng, Mr. Chen Yuanyuan Yuan'an, Mr. Chen Yinke, and Mr. Qian Mubin as the four predecessors in the field of history, with broad perspectives, rich descriptions, and the ability to delve deeply into literature.
——Yan Gengwang, Chinese historian

★ A masterpiece by Lv Simian, a towering figure in historiography revered by Qian Mu, Gu Jiegang, and Qian Zhongshu! The concluding work of the "Four Dynastic Histories" series!
*Lv Simian devoted his life to historical research and education. Alongside Chen Yuan, Chen Yinke, and Qian Mu, he is hailed as one of the "Four Great Modern Historians," highly esteemed in the academic community. Many of his works are essential references for historical studies.

★ A definitive work interpreting Tang Dynasty history, acclaimed for its exceptional writing and a must-read for history enthusiasts!

★ Abundant literature references, unique insights, and abundant practical knowledge. Twenty-one emperors, nine historical nodes, read the changes of the Tang Dynasty in one go.

★ This book is perfect for general readers with an interest in history, fans of ancient Chinese dramas and novels, as well as academic researchers in history.

This series includes four volumes:
"The Grand History of the Han Dynasty"
"The Grand History of the Tang Dynasty"
"The Grand History of the Ming Dynasty"
"The Grand History of the Qing Dynasty"

Li Shimin - a fratricide, but was also a model student among the emperors?
Wu Zetian - a life-long killer, vicious and ruthless but an inspirational heroine?
Li Fuguo - powerful, king and minister but actually a eunuch??
The An Lushan Rebellion - was it due to Li Longji's excessive indulgence of An Lushan?
The Ganlu Incident - The Great Battle between Imperial and Eunuch Power. Why did the plan fail and implicated thousands of people?
……
Beyond the glorious age of "All Nations Paying Tribute," the Tang Dynasty also witnessed periods of unbearable suffering.

From the chaotic rise of warlords at the end of the Sui Dynasty to Li Yuan’s ascension as emperor, Tang China stood as one of the world’s most powerful nations—an era later revered as the Great Tang Golden Age.

How did the all-powerful Emperor Taizong seize the throne through ruthless schemes?
How did the legendary Wu Zetian shatter conventions to become China’s only female emperor?
Why did the eunuch Li Fuguo amass such unchecked authority, even being enfeoffed as a prince?
What led to the disastrous failure of the Sweet Dew conspiracy, triggering a wave of executions?
Vivid characters, gripping historical turning points—the complete saga of the Tang Dynasty unfolds in this book.

Lv Simian (1884–1957) was a Chinese historian and a lifelong professor in the History Department of East China Normal University. Dedicated to historical research and education throughout his life, his scholarly work spanned all eras and encompassed various fields. Alongside Chen Yuan, Chen Yinke, and Qian Mu, he is recognized as one of the "Four Great Modern Historians." Lv made unique contributions to the study of Chinese general history, dynastic history, and specialized historical fields. His historical works, such as "A General History of China", "A Vernacular History of China", and "History of Modern China", have left a valuable legacy for future generations of learners and researchers. His representative works include "The Grand History of the Tang Dynasty" and "The Grand History of the Han Dynasty".

Chapter One: The Rise of the Early Tang Dynasty and the Success of Martial Arts
Section 1: Gaozu and Taizong: Founding the nation as Father and Son
Section 2: Emperor Taizong Wipes Out the Turks
Section 3: Ruling in the Northeast
Section 4: The pacification of Tubo and Tugukhun
Section V: Emperor Taizong's conquest of Liaodong and Goryeo
Section 6: The pacification of Gaochang and Western Turkestan
Section 7: The Southwest of China

Chapter Two: Wu Zetian as the Emperess
Section 1: Gaozong Li Zhi won the throne
Section 2: Wu Zetian changed Tang to Zhou
Section 3: The Female Emperor's Life of Killing
Section 4: The decline of the great prosperity and border troubles
Section 5: Recall to the Capital and the Restoration of the Middle Kingdom
Section 6: Empress Wei's chaos
Section 7: Tanglong's Coup, Xuanzong's Accession to the Throne

Chapter Three: Kaiyuan's Rule, An Lushan Rebellion
Section I. Emperor Xuanzong's Path: From Greatness to Chaos
Section 2: The Rise and Fall of the Turk
Section 3: Border Affairs in the Western Regions
Section 4: Stirring up a war with the Tufan
Section 5: The erratic Khitan
Section 6: Southwest Border Affairs
Section 7: An Lushan Rebellion (Part 1)
Section 8: An Lushan Rebellion (Part 2)

Chapter 4: The Decline of the Tang Empire from Here on
Section 1: Liang Di Dies, Emperor Daizong Establishes
Section 2: The Tubo and Uighur
Section 3: Domestic Trouble in the Hills.
Section 4: Powerful Eunuchs and Powerful Ministerss

Chapter 5: Tang Dezong's Inability to turn the tide
Section 1: Emperor Dezong's first administration, his ambition.
Section 2: The Failure to Reduce the Clan Leads to Rebellion
Section 3: The Jing Shi Mutiny, Zhu bright and brilliant
Section 4: The ups and downs of the clans after Xingyuan
Section 5: Frequent Border Troubles after Jeongwon
Section 6: De Zong's Conflicts and Helplessness

Chapter 6: The Events of the periods of Emperor Shun, Xian, Mu and Jing
Section 1: Emperor Shun's Plot to Kill the Eunuchs
Section 2: The Rebellion of the Clans and Towns under Emperor Xianzong
Section 3: Emperor Xianzong's Attempts to Re-create the Century of Great Prosperity
Section 4: The Rebellion of the Clans and Towns under Emperor Mu
Section 5: Mu Jing's Prodigality

Chapter 7: The Resistance of the Three Emperor of Wen, Wu, and Xuan
Section 1: The Rebellion of Ganlu
Section 2: The situation of the Wuxuan Dynasty
Section 3: The Rebellion of the Three Dynasties of Wu, Wen and Xuan
Section 4: The Death of Huihe
Section 5: The Tubo Rebellion

Chapter 8: Yi and Xi's Inaction and the Decline of the Tang Dynasty
Section 1: The Extravagant Emperor Yi Zong Xi Zong
Section 2: The Trouble of Southern Barbarians after the Mid-Tang Dynasty
Section 3: The Peasants' Revolt
Section 4: Huang Chao Attacks Chang'an City
Section 5: The Shatuo Rampage in China
Section 6: Emperor Xi's Second Exile

Chapter 9: The Death of the Tang Empire
Section 1: Emperor Zhaozong's Conquest of Hedong
Section 2: Hedong and Duke Qihua's Struggle
Section 3: Zhu Wen and Li Keyun's rivalry
Section 4: Zhu Wen Destroys the Tang and Establishes Liang
Section 5: The End of the Tang Dynasty (Part 1)
Section 6: The end of the Tang Dynasty (Part 2)
Section 4: Zhu Wen destroys the Tang and builds Liang
Section 5: The End of the Tang Dynasty (Part 1)
Section 6: The End of the Tang Dynasty (Part 2)