This book uses An Lushan's rise to power and subsequent rebellion as its main thread, presenting a complete picture of the An Lushan Rebellion. It places An Lushan, a unique historical figure, within the heart of Tang Dynasty power, following his "performance" to gradually reveal the various crises hidden beneath the surface of prosperity and to explore the root causes of the Tang Dynasty's hasty descent into turmoil. Centered on the An Lushan Rebellion, the book connects various important historical figures and their deeds in mid-8th century China, such as An Lushan, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Zhang Jiuling, Li Linfu, and Yang Guozhong. It also vividly describes the patriotism and suppression of the rebellion by generals such as Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, Zhang Xun, and Xu Yuan.
本书以安禄山发迹官场进而大举谋反的轨迹为主线, 完整呈现了“安史之乱”的全过程。书中将安禄山这一特殊历史角色放入唐朝权力中心, 跟随其“表演”, 一步步揭示出盛世下掩藏的种种危机, 推究出唐朝仓促之际陷入动乱的根由。全书以“安史之乱”中心, 勾连中国八世纪中叶各个重要历史人物及其事迹, 如安禄山、唐玄宗、张九龄、李林甫、杨国忠等人, 更浓墨重彩地描述了郭子仪、李光弼、张巡、徐远等战将的爱国情怀与平叛事迹。
本书以安禄山发迹官场进而大举谋反的轨迹为主线, 完整呈现了“安史之乱”的全过程。书中将安禄山这一特殊历史角色放入唐朝权力中心, 跟随其“表演”, 一步步揭示出盛世下掩藏的种种危机, 推究出唐朝仓促之际陷入动乱的根由。全书以“安史之乱”中心, 勾连中国八世纪中叶各个重要历史人物及其事迹, 如安禄山、唐玄宗、张九龄、李林甫、杨国忠等人, 更浓墨重彩地描述了郭子仪、李光弼、张巡、徐远等战将的爱国情怀与平叛事迹。
