Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Conventions, Translations, and Abbreviations xiii
5. Dynastic Chronology xix
6. Tang Dynasty Rulers and Reign-Periods xxi
7. Introduction 1
8. 1. The Rise and Normalization of Familial Joint-Burial 24
9. 2. Spousal Joint- and Disjoint-Burials 70
10. 3. Burial Divinations 119
11. 4. The Hun-Summoning Burial 152
12. Epilogue. The Speakers for the Dead 194
13. Appendix: The Muzhiming of the Late [Lady] Zhangsun 197
14. Notes 203
15. References 241
16. Index 263
17. About the Author 275