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The history of the former Han dynasty
Ban, Gu (32-92)
THE HISTORY OF THE FORMER HAN DYNASTY
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FOREWORD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
XI.
CHAPTER XI
INTRODUCTION
Summary of the period
The intrigues of Emperor Ai's various maternal relatives
Emperor Ai's strong rule and his execution of Wang Chia1a
Supernatural revelations influence governmental policy
The popular cult of the Mother Queen of the West
Tung Hsien2a's meteoric rise and fall
The influence of Confucianism
A temporary rectification of high official titles, following classical models
Chapter XI THE ELEVENTH [IMPERIAL ANNALS]
APPENDIX I
APPENDIX II
XII.
CHAPTER XII
INTRODUCTION
Summary of the period
The nature of this "Annals"
Wang Mang's orderly solution of a dynastic crisis
Wang Mang's revenge upon Emperor Ai's maternal relatives
The dynastic principle that there should be only one imperial line of descent
The nature of Wang Mang's position and power
How Wang Mang established himself securely and obtained a following
How Wang Mang secured unprecedented honors and popularity
How Wang Mang secured the loyalty of Liu Hsin1a
Did Wang Mang murder Emperor P'ing?
Chapter XII THE TWELFTH [IMPERIAL ANNALS]
CHAPTER XII APPENDIX
XCIX.
CHAPTER XCIX
INTRODUCTION
Reason for presentation of this chapter here
The form of this Memoir
Its sources
The sources for the account of Wang Mang's last days
Pan Piao's part in this chapter
The reliability of this account
The literary quality of this chapter
Historical problems connected with Wang Mang
How Wang Mang secured general approval for his usurpation
Literary noble titles
The doctrine of the Five Powers
Reasons for Wang Mang's fall
[Chapter] XCIX THE SIXTY-NINTH [MEMOIR]
A.
PART A
B.
PART B
C.
PART C
I.
APPENDIX I
XXIV.
Chapter XXIV THE TREATISE ON FOOD AND GOODS
A.
PART A
B.
PART B
II.
APPENDIX II
III.
APPENDIX III
IV.
APPENDIX IV
V.
APPENDIX V
SOLAR ECLIPSES VISIBLE IN CHINA, 206 B.C. to A.D. 23
ADDENDA ET CORRIGENDA TO VOLUMES ONE & TWO
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The history of the former Han dynasty
