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===Tang Dynasty===

===Tang Dynasty===

The Tang dynasty ruled for nearly 300 years, from A.D. 618 to 907.  This is known as the golden age of art and poetry in China.  New territories were acquired, including Manchuria, Tibet, Korea and northern Vietnam.  This territory became known as the “Middle Kingdom,” whereby it drew wealth from surrounding states through a ritualistic “kowtow”, such that diplomats from surrounding states were expected to pay homage to the emperor by touching their forehead repeatedly to the ground beneath the emperor.  The Tang dynasty accumulated vast wealth for China during this period.

Subsequent to the Sui dynasty, the Tang dynasty ruled for nearly 300 years, from A.D. 618 to 907.  This is known as the golden age of art and poetry in China.  New territories were acquired, including Manchuria, Tibet, Korea and northern Vietnam.   

Many roads were built at that time, along with inns, post offices and stables for the horses of travelers.  The roads were used for trade and communication in a manner similar to the Persian Royal Road and the roads of the Roman empire.

 

The Tang dynasty accumulated vast wealth for China during this period.  Many roads were built, along with inns, post offices and stables for the horses of travelers.  The roads were used for trade and communication in a manner similar to the Persian Royal Road and the roads of the Roman empire.

The most powerful ruler during the Tang dynasty was Tang Taizong (A.D. 627-649).  He gained power by killing his opponents, but then ruled in a benevolent or fair manner, keeping taxes low.

The most powerful ruler during the Tang dynasty was Tang Taizong (A.D. 627-649).  He gained power by killing his opponents, but then ruled in a benevolent or fair manner, keeping taxes low.