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A brief description of some of the dynasties and eras that sculpted modern China.

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The Han Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China. Founded by rebel leader Liu Bang, previously a captain in the Qin Dynasty's army, later to be called Emperor Gaozu of Han. The Han Dyansty lasted ...

Domain: History; Category: Chinese history

The Ming Dynasty came to power through a peasants revolt against the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. Unlike previous Dynasties the Ming Dynasty thrived off of agricultural cultivation and expansion, unlike ...

Domain: History; Category: Chinese history

The Qin Dynasty was formed after it conquered the six other states during the Warring States period. The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China. It lasted from 221-206 BC. The Qin ...

Domain: History; Category: Chinese history

The Qing Dynasty (1678-1911 AD) was the last imperial dynasty in China. The Qing Dynasty was the second non-Han Chinese dynasty being founded by the Manchus from the North however they adopted ...

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The Tang Dynasty was founded by Emperor Gaozu and lasted from 618-907 AD. The Tang Dynasty was considered a golden age for China with significant growth in arts, literature, and technology. Buddhism ...

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Seceding the Han Dyansty, three Emperors laid claim to the deteriorating Han Dynasty leading to each having control of different regions of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the Era of The ...

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Known as the Warring States period or the Era of Warring States. Occuring during the time of the Zhou dynasty he was often just a figurehead and not in power. The political geography of the period ...

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