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The Flourishing Dynamics of Tang and Song Dynasties: Agriculture, Technology, and Society

Explore the intricate tapestry of the Tang and Song Dynasties, marked by agricultural productivity and technological advancements. Agriculture flourished in cosmopolitan cities like Chang’an, giving rise to a thriving economy. Key innovations such as paper, gunpowder, and printing transformed society. The era witnessed urbanization, capital markets, and early concepts of currency like flying cash. Meanwhile, women's roles were complex, highlighted by footbinding among elites. Uncover the cultural wealth reflected in literature like "The Tale of Genji," amidst the feudal structure of the samurai period.

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The Flourishing Dynamics of Tang and Song Dynasties: Agriculture, Technology, and Society

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  1. CHAPTER 14

  2. TANG SONG

  3. AGRICULTURE • ++ productivity • ??

  4. Chang’an • 2 mil. • 30 sq. m.

  5. Cosmopolitan • Religion • Culture

  6. Inventions • Paper (Han) • Porcelain • “china”

  7. TANG TECHNOLOGY • Gunpowder • Origins, Han • Printing

  8. SONG DYNASTY

  9. Capital

  10. Markets • Entertainment

  11. URBANIZATION • People, products

  12. ECONOMICS • Flying cash • ATM • Money

  13. Industrial revolution? • 700 yrs. before West

  14. WOMEN • Subordinate

  15. SONG • Footbinding • Elites • Not universal

  16. FOOTBINDING • Attractive = physically weak • Marriage?

  17. HEIAN japan (700-1100) • Literature • Tale of Genji • The Confessions of Lady Nijo • Sex, drinking, gossip

  18. SAMURAI (1100-1600) • Feudalism • Shoen • private estates • Nobles • And their samurai warriors

  19. Mounted warriors

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