Northern & Southern
Song Dynasty
vNorthern Song (960-1127)
ØBased in Kaifeng
vSouthern Song (1127-1279)
ØBased in Hangzhou
vAs in previous dynasties, the Song's largest cities were its capitals
vConstant barbarian pressure from the North
ØLiao dynasty-Khitan nomads - unconquered
ØSong pay tribute to Liao
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