Ancient China
12 articles in this category
The Decline of the Ming Dynasty
Explore the decline of Ming Dynasty through internal strife, eunuch dominance, and loss of control over peripheral territories like Tibet and Vietnam.
The Classical Age: Tang to Song Dynasties
Explore the zenith of Chinese civilization from Tang to Song Dynasties, marked by political stability, cultural flourishing, and technological advancements.
The Sung Dynasty's Reinforcement of Confucian Institutions
Explore how the Song Dynasty maintained stability through Confucian bureaucracy and examination-based official recruitment.
The Transformation of Chinese Society through Infrastructure and Commerce
Explore Chinese history from late Zhou to Tang Dynasty, focusing on commerce, urbanization, and infrastructure projects like the Great Wall and Grand Canal.
The Foundations of Classical Chinese Civilization under the Tang Dynasty
Explore Tang dynasty's role in shaping classical Chinese civilization through political unity, economic prosperity, and Confucian values.
Dynastic Changes in Early Imperial China: Qin, Han, and Later Han
Explore the pivotal dynastic changes in early Imperial China, from Qin's unification to Han's expansion and Later Han's reforms.
Ancient Chinese Metallurgy: The Shang Dynasty's Bronze Artistry
Explore the advanced bronze casting techniques of the Shang Dynasty, showcasing independent metallurgical innovation and its cultural significance.
The Legalists and Confucians in Ancient China
Explore the debates between Legalists and Confucians during China's Warring States period (475–221 BC), reflecting broader societal changes towards centralized authority.
Economic Supremacy and Political Fragmentation in Late Zhou Dynasty China (c. 841-256 BC)
Explore how economic independence among noble families led to political fragmentation during Late Zhou Dynasty China (841-256 BC), setting the stage for future unification.
The Iron Age and Social Transformations in Early China
Explore China's social transformations during the Iron Age, marked by technological advancements in agriculture and military, leading to population growth and centralization.
The Period of the Warring States: A Transformational Era in Early China
Explore the transformative era of the Warring States in ancient China, from 403-221 BC, leading to the first unified empire under Qin.
The Emergence of Agriculture in Early China
Explore early China's agricultural revolution from 10,000 BC to the Neolithic Age with rice and millet cultivation along river valleys.