急求安史之乱的英文解释或相关英文资料

The cataclysmic An Shi Rebellion (Simplified Chinese: 安史之乱; Traditional Chinese: 安史之乱; Pinyin: Ān Shǐ Zhī Luàn) took place in China during the Tang Dynasty, from 755 to 763. It is also known as the Tianbao Rebellion (天宝之乱), because An Lushan started it in the 14th year of that namesake era. The alternative term An Lushan Rebellion neglects the participation of Shi Siming, a subordinate of An Lushan who later became the leader of the rebellion.

An Lushan was a general of non-Han Turkic-Sodgian ancestry. He was appointed by the Xuanzong emperor (following the suggestion of Yang Guifei and with the agreement of Li Linfu) to be commander (节度使) of three garrisons in the north—Pinglu, Fanyang and Hedong. In effect, An was given control over the entire area north of the lower reaches of the Yellow River. With such power and land in his control (including garrisons about 164,000 strong), An Lushan planned a revolt, taking advantage of the absence of strong troops guarding th