Duke+Li+Yuan

As Yangdi's minister, Li Yuan, known as Duke of Tang, became the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty in 618 C.E. After the assassination of Yangdi, emperor of the Sui Dynasty, Li Yuan became victor of the thrown after a "many-sided struggle." Leading China into a golden age, Li Yuan conquered many of the nomadic peoples ruling China previously and extended China farther in all directions. Politically, the Tang Dynasty restored Chinese unity and revived Confucian education, allowing the development of scholar gentry. Because of Li Yuan and the creation of the Tang Dynasty, the Great Wall was repaired, China was extended, military was improved, and a corner stone for the Chinese political government was established.

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/history/tang/

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/china/classical_imperial_china/tang.html

Created by Christina Oelsner 10/10/08 Edited by Hampton Webb - November 10, 2008 Edited by Max Crawford 11/10/08