The Ancient Chinese World. Kleeman and Barrett provide a detailed and fascinating look at Ancient China beginning with Peking Man, remains found outside of Beijing which are believed to be about , years old, and ending with the Han Dynasty. The Art of War Even though Sunzi's also called Sun Tsu book on military tactics was written in the 6th century BC, it is considered a classic in military circles and is still used and studied today.
It consists of thirteen chapters, each devoted to a different aspect of war. The Cambridge Illustrated History of China Ebrey, a professor of history at the University of Washington, has provided a great resource on Chinese history that covers all aspects of China and its culture from prehistory to the present. The Dynasties of China Gascoigne has written a good book that provides compact, informative histories of the major dynasties of China.
Three Chinese Poets The translated poems of three classic Tang poets. Li Bai is also known as Li Po. History Timeline From the University of Maryland, a timeline of China with additional information for the major dynasties.
The second of these two articles on Chinese dynasties may be found here. Skip to main navigation Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to search Skip to content. Use current location. See all locations. Admin Admin Admin, collapsed. Main navigation Events. Open search form. Enter search query Clear Text. Saved Searches Advanced Search. Welcome Welcome, collapsed Welcome. Search the Catalog Can't Find It? Need Help Downloading? Join a Reading Challenge. Shang Dynasty c.
Now that you have some basic information on the first six major dynasties on China, check out these resources available at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library: The Ancient Chinese World.
Chengzu [reign title: Yongle]. Renzong [reign title: Hongxi]. Xuanzong [reign title: Xuande]. Yingzong [reign title: Zhengtong]. Daizong [reign title: Jingtai]. Yingzong [reign title: Dienshun] restored to throne. Xianzong [reign title: Chenghua]. Xiaozong [reign title: Hongzhi]. Wuzong [reign title: Zhengde].
Shizong [reign title: Jiajing]. Muzong [reign title: Longqing]. Shenzong [reign title: Wanli]. Guangzong [reign title: Taichang]. Hsizong [reign title: Dianqi]. Ssuzong [reign title: Chongzheng]. Qing Dynasty. Shizu [reign title: Shunzhi]. The Song dynasty lasted until C. The Mongols then ruled China as the Yuan dynasty from until C. The Yuan dynasty was overthrown in C.
The Ming emperors expanded the Great Wall of China to preserve the crumbling borders. Invading Manchu forces eventually ended the Ming dynasty in C. The Qing empire was relatively stable. However, the 19 th and 20 th centuries brought China into increasing conflict with Western powers. China then became a republic.
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An era of significant economic and social changes: the monetization of the economy; growth in commerce and maritime trade; urban expansion and technological innovations.
The examination system for bureaucratic recruitment of neo-Confucianism was to provide the intellectual underpinning for the political and social order of the late imperial period.
Founded by the Mongols as part of their conquest of much of the world. Moved capital, called "Dadu" present-day Beijing , to the north. Dramas, such as the famous Story of the Western Wing , flourished. The first Ming emperor, Hongwu, laid the basis of an authoritarian political culture. Despite early expansion, it was an inward-looking state with an emphasis on its agrarian base. Gradual burgeoning of the commercial sector; important changes in the economy and social relations in the latter part of the dynasty; also a vibrant literary scene as represented by publication of the novel Journey to the West.
A Manchu dynasty. Continued the economic developments of the late Ming, leading to prosperity but also complacency and a dramatic increase in population. The acclaimed novel Dream of the Red Chamber was written in this period. Strains on the polity were intensified by a rapid incorporation of substantial new territories. Its authoritarian structure was subsequently unable to meet the military and cultural challenge of an expansive West.
Weak central government following the collapse of the dynastic system in ; Western influence was shown by the promotion of "science" and "democracy" during the New Culture Movement. The attempt of the Nationalist government est. The Nationalists fled to Taiwan after defeat by the Communists. Communist government.
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