Historical Records of the Five Dynasties

by Ouyang, Xiu

• ISBN13: 9780231128261
• ISBN10: 0231128266
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Columbia Univ Pr

Summary

Only fragments of historical text from China's middle period have been translated into English, until now. Here at last is the first major Chinese historical work from the Song dynasty. Written by Ouyang Xiu, an intellectual giant of the eleventh century, this is a history of the preceding century (907--979), a period known as the Five Dynasties.The historical and literary significance of Ouyang's achievement cannot be underestimated. In rewriting the existing official history of the Five Dynasties, Ouyang -- whose own time was characterized by extraordinary intellectual and political innovation -- made several notable decisions. He rewrote the history in the "ancient" style preferred by forward-thinking literati; he even rewrote the original documents quoted within biographies. He also relied on his own moral categories, reevaluating the worth of the historical figures in light of his own convictions that individuals should take personal responsibility for the fate of society. Ouyang's history would eventually become the official version -- the last state-sanctioned dynastic history of imperial China to be written by an individual in a private capacity. In addition to its provocative insights and lucid presentation, Historical Records of the Five Dynastiesis an eloquent statement on the art of historical writing in the eleventh century.A preeminent scholar of Chinese history, Richard L. Davis has provided a thorough introduction and rendered nearly two-thirds of the Chinese original into English, including complete sections critical to understanding the politics and personalities of the time. Biographical clusters based on Ouyang's moral categories also appear in full, helping readers to appreciate the Confucian agenda that informs the work.

Table of Contents

ILLUSTRATIONS	ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	xv
MAPS	xix
RULERS OF THE FIVE DYNASTIES AND TEN KINGDOMS	xxv
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS IN THE FIVE DYNASTIES	xxviii
MAJOR DISTRICT COMMANDS OF THE FIVE DYNASTIES	xl
INTRODUCTION	xliii
THE TEXT	xlv
THE TIMES	lv
DEFENSE AND SECURITY	lxv
CONFUCIAN ETHICS	lxxi
A NOTE ON THE TRANSLATION	lxxvii
CHAPTER 1. ANNALS I: BASIC ANNALS OF LIANG	1	(13)
Taizu
CHAPTER 2. ANNALS II: BASIC ANNALS OF LIANG	14	(9)
Taizu
CHAPTER 3. ANNALS III: BASIC ANNALS OF LIANG	23	(6)
Emperor Mo
CHAPTER 4. ANNALS IV: BASIC ANNALS OF TANG	29	(11)
Taizu and Zhuangzong
CHAPTER 5. ANNALS V: BASIC ANNALS OF TANG	40	(11)
Zhuangzong
CHAPTER 6. ANNALS VI: BASIC ANNALS OF TANG	51	(14)
Mingzong
CHAPTER 7. ANNALS VII: BASIC ANNALS OF TANG	65	(7)
Emperors Min and Fej
CHAPTER 8. ANNALS VIII: BASIC ANNALS OF JIN	72	(10)
Gaozu
CHAPTER 9. ANNALS IX: BASIC ANNALS OF JIN	82	(9)
Emperor Chu
CHAPTER 10. ANNALS X: BASIC ANNALS OF HAN	91	(9)
Emperors Gaozu and Yin
CHAPTER 11. ANNALS XI: BASIC ANNALS OF ZHOU	100	(7)
Taizu
CHAPTER 12. ANNALS XII: BASIC ANNALS OF ZHOU	107	(10)
Emperors Shizong and Gong
CHAPTER 13. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE ROYAL FAMILIES: LIANG	117	(13)
Empress Wang, Empress Zhang, Consort Chen, Consort Concubine Zhang, Concubine Guo, Zhu Quanyu, Zhu Gun, Zhu Youning, Zhu Youlun, Zhu Youyu, Zhu Youwen, Zhu Youzi
CHAPTER 14. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE ROYAL FAMILIES: TAIZU OF TANG	130	(16)
Woman Liu, Consort Cao, Empress Liu, Li Kerang, Li Kexiu, Li Sibi, Li Sigong, Li Kegong, Li Kenrog, Li Cunmei, Li Cunba, Li Cunli, Li Cunwo, Li Cunyi, Li Cunque, Li Cunji, Li Li Jitong, Li Jisong, Li Jishan, Li Jiyao
CHAPTER 15. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE ROYAL FAMILIES: MINGZONG OF TANG	146	(13)
Empress Wei, Consort Wang, Empress Kong, Li Congjing, Li Congrong, Li Congcan, Li Congzhang, Li Congwen, Li Congmin
CHAPTER 16. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE ROYAL FAMILIES: EMPEROR FEI OF TANG	159	(3)
Empress Liu, Liu Yanhao, Li Chongji, Li Chongmei
CHAPTER 17. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE ROYAL FAMILIES: JIN	162	(14)
Empress Li, Consort An, Empress Feng, Shi Jingwei, Shi Jingyun, Shi Jinghui, Shi Chongxin, Shi Chongyi, Shi Chongrui, Shi Chonggao, Shi Yanxu, Shi Yanbao
CHAPTER 18. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE ROYAL FAMILIES: HAN	176	(6)
Empress Li, Liu Chong, Liu Xin, Liu Chengxun, Liu Chengyou, Liu Chengxun, Liu Yun, Liu Xin
CHAPTER 19. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE ROYAL FAMILIES: TAIZU OF ZHOU	182	(4)
Empress Chai, Consort Yang, Consort Zhang, Consort Dong, Guo Tong, Guo Xin, Guo Shouyuan, Guo Fengchao, Guo Shun
CHAPTER 20. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE ROYAL FAMILIES: SHIZONG OF ZHOU	186	(5)
Chai Shouli, Empress Liu, the Empresses Fu, the Seven Sons of Shizong
CHAPTERS 21-23. BIOGRAPHIES OF LIANG SUBJECTS	191	(21)
Jing Xiang, Zhu Zhen, Li Tangbin, Pang Shigu, Ge Congzhou, Kong Huaiying, Liu Xun, Zhang Guiba, Yang Shi hou
CHAPTERS 24-28. BIOGRAPHIES OF TANG SUBJECTS	212	(27)
Guo Chongtao, An Chonghui, Yuan Xinggin, Doulu Ge, Wu Zhen, Zhao Feng, Zhang Xian
CHAPTER 29. BIOGRAPHIES OF JIN SUBJECTS	239	(7)
Sang Weihan, Jing Yanguang
CHAPTER 30. BIOGRAPHIES OF HAN SUBJECTS	246	(12)
Su Fengji, Shi Hongzhao, Yang Bin, Liu Zhu, Li Ye, Guo Yunming
CHAPTER 31. BIOGRAPHIES OF ZHOU SUBJECTS	258	(7)
Wang Pu, Zheng Renhui, Hu Zai
CHAPTER 32. BIOGRAPHIES OF MARTYRS TO VIRTUE	265	(8)
Wang Yanzhang, Pei Yue, Liu Renshan
CHAPTER 33. BIOGRAPHIES OF MARTYRS IN SERVICE	273	(13)
Zhang Yuande, Xia Luqi, Yao Hong, Wang Sitong, Zhang Jingda, Zhai Jinzong, Zhang Wandi, Shen Bin, Wang Qing, Shi Yanchao, Sun Cheng
CHAPTER 35. BIOGRAPHIES OF SIX COURTIERS OF TANG	286	(10)
Zhang Wenwei, Yang She, Zhang Ce, Zhao Guang feng, Xue Yiju, Su Xun, Su Kai, Du Xiao
CHAPTER 36. BIOGRAPHIES OF RIGHTEOUS SONS	296	(13)
Li Sizhao, Li Jichou, Li Jitao, Li Siben, Li Si'en, b Cunxin, Li Cunxiao, Li Cunjin, Li Cunzhang, Li Cunxzan
CHAPTER 37. BIOGRAPHIES OF COURT MUSICIANS AND ACTORS	309	(7)
Zhou Za, Jing Xinmo, ung Jin, Shi Yangiong, Guo Men'gao
CHAPTER 38. BIOGRAPHIES OF EUNUCHS	316	(7)
Zhang Chengye, Zhang Juhan
CHAPTER 39. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	323	(20)
Wang Rong, Luo Shaowei, Wang Chuzhi, Liu Shouguang
CHAPTERS 40-41. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	343	(8)
Li Maozhen, Yang Chongben, Zhao Kuangning
CHAPTERS 42-43. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	351	(16)
Zhu Xuan, Zhu Jin, Wang Ke, Zhao Chou, Shi Shucong, Li Yanwei, Kong Xun
CHAPTERS 44-45. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	367	(17)
Liu Zhijun, He Detun, Kang Yanxiao, Zhang Quanyi, Zhu Yougian, Yuan Xiangxian, Duan Ning
CHAPTERS 46-47. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	384	(16)
Zhao Zaili, Huo Yanwei, Wang Yangiu, Wang Jianli, Zhang Yun, Zhang Xichong, Huangfu Yu
CHAPTERS 48-50. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	400	(10)
Lu Wenjin, Li Jinquan, Gao Xingzhou, Gao Xinggui, Wang Jun
CHAPTERS 51-53. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	410	(28)
Zhu Shouyin, Fas Yanguang, An Chongrong, Yang Guangyuan, Du Changwei, Zhang Yanze, Murong Yanchao
CHAPTERS 54-55. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	438	(15)
Feng Dao, Zheng Jue, Li Yu, Liu Xu, Lu Wenji, Liu Yue
CHAPTERS 56-57. MISCELLANEOUS BIOGRAPHIES	453	(14)
He Ning, Lu Zhi, Lu Qi, Li Song, Li Lin, Ila Wei, Zhang Yun
CHAPTER 61. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF WU	467	(19)
Yang Xingmi, Yang Wo, Yang Longyan, Yang Pu, Xu Wen
CHAPTER 62. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF SOUTHERN TANG	486	(19)
Li Bian, Li Jing, Li Yu
CHAPTER 63. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF FORMER SHU	505	(16)
Wang Jian, Wang Yan, Wang Zongbi, Wang Zongshou
CHAPTER 64. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF LATER SHU	521	(14)
Meng Zhixiang, Meng Chang
CHAPTER 65. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF SOUTHERN HAN	535	(13)
Liu Yin, Liu Yan, Liu 13 in, Lin Cheng, Liu Chang
CHAPTER 66. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF CHU	548	(13)
Ma Yin, Ma Xisheng, Ma Xi fan, Ma Xiguang, Ma Xi'e, Liu Yan, Zhou Xingfeng, Zhou Baoquan
CHAPTER 67. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF WU/YUE	561	(12)
Qian Liu, Qian Yuanguan, Qian Zuo, Qian Chu
CHAPTER 68. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF MIN	573	(12)
Wang Shenzhi, Wang Yanhan, Wang Lin, Wang Jipeng, Wang Yanxi, Wang Yanzheng
CHAPTER 69. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF NANPING	585	(8)
Gao Jixing, Gao Conghui, Gao Baorong, Gao Baoxu, Gao Jichong
CHAPTER 70. HEREDITARY HOUSE OF EASTERN HAN	593	(10)
Lia Min, Liu Chengjun, Liu Jl'en, Liu Jiyuan
NOTES	603	(24)
OFFICES 0F THE FIVE DYNASTIES	627	(4)
PREFECTURES CITED	631	(4)
BIOGRAPHICAL ENTRIES	635	(8)
WORKS CITED	643	(8)
INDEX	651