Comparing The Marvels Of The Tang And Song Dynasties: A Tale Of Epochal Shifts
Compared to the powerful and expansive Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty was characterized by centralized governance and a meritocratic bureaucracy that promoted scholar-officials over military generals. Its economy flourished, marked by advancements in textiles, ceramics, and paper currency, leading to the rise of merchants and guilds. While the Tang Dynasty embraced a more open and…