Philosophy The Late Han period and after Confucianism Confucianism had been the official ideology of the Han dynasty, and it retained this status in all the Chinese states which succeeded the Han. It remained the focus of the officials’ educational curriculum and continued to shape the outlook of the elite. However, in the troubles which […]
Daoism
The Zhou Dynasty of Ancient China
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The Zhou dynasty, the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, endured from 1122 BCE to 256 BCE, and saw ancient China dramatically transformed
The Long Period of Division in Chinese history
Period of division and invasion in China, 220 to 589 CE In the later 2nd century CE, the Han empire began to experience decline. The government increasingly served the interests of the great landowners, and for the majority of the population standards of government fell. Complex and costly operations which had to be undertaken on […]