Project Gutenberg 2007-12-21 Public domain in the USA. 60 Liu, Xin 23 劉歆 西京雜記 Xi Jing Za Ji "西京雜記" by Xin Liu is a historical account written likely during the late 19th century. This work reflects on the Han dynasty's court life, politics, culture, and society, providing intricate details about various figures, customs, and traditions of the time. The narrative likely contains a blend of historical facts and fictionalized anecdotes that together illustrate the grandeur and the complexities of imperial life. The opening portion of the text paints a vivid picture of the opulence surrounding Han dynasty palaces, beginning with descriptions of architectural marvels, such as the Weiyang Palace and the Kunming Pool. It details the layout and design of the imperial complexes, the gardens, and the various ceremonies and festivals held within these spaces. Additionally, it introduces significant characters, including emperors, empresses, and officials, offering insights into their roles and relationships within the imperial court. The narrative captures the political intrigues, the lavish lifestyles, and the cultural practices of the elite, setting the stage for a more profound exploration of the dynamics of power and privilege in ancient China. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh China -- History -- Han dynasty, 202 B.C.-220 A.D. -- Anecdotes DS Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 77567 77568 2024-10-10T10:28:50.033846 2023-09-10T12:35:27.262492 text/html text/html 77560 77561 2024-10-10T10:28:50.252848 2023-09-10T12:35:27.385500 text/html text/html 77762 2024-10-10T10:28:54.052840 application/epub+zip 76753 2024-10-10T10:28:51.887856 application/epub+zip 76754 2024-10-10T10:28:50.810860 application/epub+zip 153383 2024-10-10T10:28:55.581814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147901 2024-10-10T10:28:53.444879 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127308 2022-09-11T07:46:31.844758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 67010 2024-10-10T10:28:49.803856 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66932 2007-12-21T07:36:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 32992 2007-12-21T07:36:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17723 2024-10-10T10:28:55.703816 application/rdf+xml 8633 2024-10-10T10:28:51.352849 image/jpeg 2526 2024-10-10T10:28:51.077851 image/jpeg 75444 2024-10-10T10:28:50.259851 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog