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Succession in the Southern Song Dynasty: Zhao Shen’s Path to the Throne

by Mikel Davis June 13, 2024

by Mikel Davis June 13, 2024

Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty faced a significant dilemma early in his reign: deciding who would …
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The Emperor’s Dilemma: Selecting a Successor in Ancient China

by Michael Segarty November 3, 2023

by Michael Segarty November 3, 2023

In ancient times, an emperor’s selection of a successor was a matter of paramount importance, a decision that …

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Succession in the Southern Song Dynasty: Zhao Shen’s Path to the Throne

The Emperor’s Dilemma: Selecting a Successor in Ancient China

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