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... ), Tang Dynasty
The wagons rumble and roll, the horses whinny and neigh,
The conscripts walk with bows and arrows at their waists. ... "
This is poem is a poetic protest that portrays the terrible and harsh lives of the common people as a result of the emperor’s greed for conquest during the Tang Dynasty.
During the Tang Dynasty, China was a world power and constantly expanding and at war. While the Tang rulers waged war against its neighbors, the empire expanded both westward and northward. ... Like as described in the poem, the Tang rulers were always warring against its neighbors to acquire new territories. ... In conclusion, many of the hardships the people were experiencing in the poem were directly related to the historical context of the Tang Dynasty.
Approximate Word count = 1316
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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