Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Southern Song Dynasty: Art, Culture, and Survival in a Fragmented China

Længde
2T 38M
Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

The Southern Song Dynasty emerged in 1127 after the fall of the Northern Song to the Jurchen-led Jin Dynasty. This period marked a time of resilience, adaptation, and cultural flourishing, despite ongoing threats from external forces. The dynasty’s establishment in the southern region of China reshaped political, economic, and artistic developments that would leave a lasting impact on Chinese history.

Following the invasion of the Jin forces, the Song court was forced to abandon its northern capital, Kaifeng. The remnants of the ruling family, led by Emperor Gaozong, retreated southward, eventually establishing a new capital in Lin’an (modern-day Hangzhou). This move signified not only a geographical shift but also a fundamental transformation in governance and strategy. Without control over the traditional heartland of Chinese civilization, the Southern Song had to develop new approaches to survival and stability. The dynasty focused on strengthening its bureaucracy, relying on a sophisticated civil service system that emphasized merit and Confucian ideals. Unlike the Northern Song, which had struggled with military weaknesses, the Southern Song sought to bolster its defenses by investing in naval power and fortifications along the Yangtze River.

The loss of northern territories meant that the Southern Song had to rely heavily on its southern provinces, which were rich in agricultural resources and well-positioned for trade. The economy shifted toward maritime commerce, with ports such as Quanzhou and Guangzhou becoming vital centers for international trade. Merchants expanded connections with Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East, ensuring a steady flow of goods, wealth, and cultural exchanges. This economic shift allowed the Southern Song to sustain itself despite territorial losses and military pressures from the Jin and, later, the Mongols.

© 2025 Saaa Pub LLC (Lydbog): 9798347934119

Release date

Lydbog: 7. marts 2025

Andre kan også lide...

  1. Tang Dynasty: Golden Age of Art, Culture, and Trade Rolf Hedger
  2. AdJust: Unmask Brand Influence. Take Control of Advertising's hidden impact on your life. Alessandra Di Lorenzo
  3. Asuka Period: Buddhism, Reform, and the Birth of Japanese Civilization Rolf Hedger
  4. Demand the Impossible: One Lawyer's Pursuit of Equal Justice for All Robert Tsai
  5. The Portable Patriot: Documents, Speeches, and Sermons That Compose the American Soul Joel J. Miller
  6. From the Garden to the City: The Place of Technology in the Story of God John Dyer
  7. Virtuous Bankers: A Day in the Life of the Eighteenth-Century Bank of England Anne L. Murphy
  8. Jerusalem on Earth Abraham Rabinovich
  9. Ultimate Microservices with Go Nir Shtein
  10. Tech For Good: Imagine Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges Marga Hoek
  11. The Rise of Statistical Thinking, 1820–1900 Theodore M. Porter
  12. The 3D Leader: Take your leadership to the next dimension Terence Mauri
  13. Beyond Eden: Ethics, Faith, and the Future of Superintelligent AI Felipe Chavarro Polanía
  14. The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: Learn How to Invest Simpler, Smarter and Sooner Nick Bradley
  15. Outside Insight: Navigating a World Drowning in Data John Lyseggen
  16. Physics and Technology for Future Presidents: An Introduction to the Essential Physics Every World Leader Needs to Know Richard A. Muller
  17. Information: A Historical Companion Paul Duguid
  18. Transform Your Career: Secrets to Conquering the PMP Challenge: "Revamp your career journey! Engage with powerful audio lessons to ace the PMP exam effortlessly." Lysander Vexley

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis