Project Gutenberg 2007-12-21 Public domain in the USA. 303 Liu, Xin 23 劉歆 西京雜記 Xi Jing Za Ji "西京雜記" by Xin Liu is a historical account written likely during the late 19th century. This work reflects on the Han dynasty's court life, politics, culture, and society, providing intricate details about various figures, customs, and traditions of the time. The narrative likely contains a blend of historical facts and fictionalized anecdotes that together illustrate the grandeur and the complexities of imperial life. The opening portion of the text paints a vivid picture of the opulence surrounding Han dynasty palaces, beginning with descriptions of architectural marvels, such as the Weiyang Palace and the Kunming Pool. It details the layout and design of the imperial complexes, the gardens, and the various ceremonies and festivals held within these spaces. Additionally, it introduces significant characters, including emperors, empresses, and officials, offering insights into their roles and relationships within the imperial court. The narrative captures the political intrigues, the lavish lifestyles, and the cultural practices of the elite, setting the stage for a more profound exploration of the dynamics of power and privilege in ancient China. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh China -- History -- Han dynasty, 202 B.C.-220 A.D. -- Anecdotes DS Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Category: History - Ancient 77739 2025-06-10T05:41:38.199328 text/html 77560 2025-01-10T05:42:49.001821 text/html 88713 2025-06-10T05:41:41.992324 application/epub+zip 87627 2025-06-10T05:41:39.844327 application/epub+zip 87627 2025-06-10T05:41:38.769361 application/epub+zip 163154 2025-06-10T05:41:43.534306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157670 2025-06-10T05:41:41.371328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127308 2022-09-11T07:46:31.844758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 67010 2025-06-10T05:41:37.880335 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66932 2007-12-21T07:36:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 32992 2007-12-21T07:36:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16877 2025-06-10T05:41:43.654300 application/rdf+xml 9175 2025-06-10T05:41:39.291324 image/jpeg 2620 2025-06-10T05:41:39.030331 image/jpeg 86819 2025-06-10T05:41:38.206332 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia