02003cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500170014124600210015826400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036552011000039653400450149665300590154165300580160085600430165827596UtSlPG20260610133629.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aDS1 aLiu, Su, active 742-75510a隋唐嘉話1 aSui Tang jia hua 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-12-23  a"隋唐嘉話" by 劉餗 is a historical account written in the mid-8th century. The book reflects on the intricacies of governmental institutions, power dynamics, and notable figures during the transitional period between the Sui and Tang dynasties in China. It serves as a collection of anecdotes and observations regarding prominent statesmen, their relationships, and the political landscape of the time.  The opening of the work introduces the author’s personal reflections and grounding in historical events, emphasizing stories from both the Sui and Tang dynasties. It features various characters, such as the Tang emperor Taizong and key ministers, recounting their actions, decisions, and the political atmosphere of their respective eras. The narrative weaves together observations about governance, advice given by officials, and notable events, illustrating the complexities of authority and the relationships among power players. Overall, it sets the stage for a detailed exploration of political maneuvering in early Chinese history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907 -- Anecdotes  aChina -- History -- Sui dynasty, 581-618 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27596