Yang Xiong (author)
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Yang Xiong, courtesy name Ziyun, was a Chinese philosopher, poet, linguist and politician of the Western Han dynasty known for his philosophical writings and fu poetry compositions.
Medieval representation of Yang Xiong
Book of Han
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The Book of Han, finished in 111 CE, is one of the Twenty-Four Histories and covers the Western, or Former Han dynasty from the first emperor in 206 BCE to the fall of Wang Mang in 23 CE. The work was
Yang Xiong (author)
…writings and fu poetry compositions. Together with Sima Xiangru, Yang was one of the most famous and illustrious figures of the entire Han dynasty. The Book of Han (Hanshu) devotes a full two-part chapter to both Yang and Sima, an honor surpassing that of even the most famous generals and ministers. Yang's most…
Ming Dynasty wood carving books in Tian Yi Chamber colllection
CMOC Treasures of Ancient China exhibit painted figure of a cavalryman, horse detail