6 May, 2018 - 01:48 dhwty
The Zhou Dynasty: The Longest-Lasting Dynasty in Chinese History
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history. It persisted all the way from the 11th to the 3rd century BC. The rulers of this epoch were no strangers to battle, but they also created an environment where fascinating and long-standing cultural elements thrived.
The Zhou Dynasty succeeded the Shang Dynasty. The history of the Zhou Dynasty may be divided into two parts – the Western Zhou and the Eastern Zhou. Additionally, the latter may be divided between the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, which saw the decline of Zhou authority, and the fragmentation of China. The Zhou Dynasty came to an end when the Qin state emerged victorious from the power struggle, unified China, and established the first imperial Chinese dynasty, the Qin Dynasty.
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