How was the Tang dynasty in China governed?

In addition to Zhou and Xian, Tang Dynasty has a special administration system for remote areas. In early Tang Dynasty, with a strong military power, Tang defeated a lot of surrounding countries and gained a lot of territories in almost every direction of "China proper". read more

Like all ancient Chinese dynasties, the Tang Dynasty was a monarchy, ruled by an all-powerful emperor since it was founded by the ancient Li family in 618. Li Yuan was the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty. read more

The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) is regularly cited as the greatest imperial dynasty in ancient Chinese history. It was a golden age of reform and cultural advancement, which lay the groundwork for policies which are still observed in China today. read more