During the Tang dynasty, the imperial capital of Chang’an (present-day Xi’an) was unrivaled in its monumental scale, wit
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Table of contents :
Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter One. Narrating Liminality and Transformation
Chapter Two. The Lure of Chang’an
Chapter Three. Navigating the City Interior
Chapter Four. Staging Talent in Urban Arenas
Chapter Five. Staging Talent in Urban Arenas
Epilogue
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index