Friday, April 19, 2024
Home Chinese History

Chinese History

    China is one of the oldest civilizations on this earth. This is, after all, the country that gave us Peking Man, who lived three-quarters of a million years ago. More realistically, the Chinese figure their civilization dates back just 5,000 years.

    The Chinese base their history through the ages on dynasties, and generally consider the Xia Dynasty (2000 – 1200 BC) to be the first dynasty. The last dynasty was the Qing Dynasty which ended in 1911 when the youngster Pu Yi abdicated as the last emperor of China.

    In decades past, China was considered a Third World country. No more. In the 21st century, it is emerging as a Super Power. To understand how China got to the point it is today, it is important to understand its past.

    Random

    Calligraphy as an Art Form

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    The written Chinese language is based on an ancient art. The characters have evolved over centuries, from pictographs on oracle bones to todays's computer...

    Gaozu: The First Emperor of the Tang Dynasty

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    Emperor Gaozu established the Tang Dynasty in 618 and ruled for eight years before being ousted by his ambitious second son. Gaozu (or Kao Tzu)...

    Yuan – The Mongol Dynasty, 1279-1368

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    The reign of the Mongols over China was disastrous for the Chinese people. They finally threw out their oppressors – how did this come...

    The Ming Dynasty and Empire

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    A century before Columbus began the period of colonial empire, in Ming Dynasty China, a fleet under Admiral Zheng He visited Indonesia, India and...

    The Origin of the Wheelbarrow

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    The first record of a wheelbarrow was designed in A.D. 200 by a general in the Chinese Imperial Army. Chuko Liang, felt the tool...

    Confucius: Jokes, Quotations and History

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    Confucius (551B.C.–479B.C.) was a great thinker in ancient China. His philosophies gained prominence in China over other doctrines for 2,000 years from Han Dynasty...

    Tea Horse Road

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    Whilst there are many intersections and somewhat of a delta of outlets at the ends, the traditional tea horse road has two routes. They...

    White Russians in Shanghai

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    After the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 thousands of ant-Communist Russians were stateless and homeless. They all flocked to Shanghai, China and a new life. There...

    Drinking in the Tang Dynasty

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    Perhaps one of the most evocative images of Tang Dynasty China is that of the wine-drinking party, conducted by the light of moon and...

    Tang Dynasty History

    Chinese History WH -
    0
    The Tang Dynasty was golden age in China. Art, philosophy, literature and technology all flourished during this period. International trade grew along the Silk...
    123...9Page 1 of 9
    Worldhistory.us - For those who want to understand the History, not just to read it.

    Disclaimer: The publication of any and all content eg, articles, reports, editorials, commentary, opinions, as well as graphics and or images on this website does not constitute sanction or acquiescence of said content unless specified; it is solely for informational purposes.

    Fair Use Notice: This site may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not be specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democratic, scientific, social justice, and religious issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.
    Contact us: team@worldhistory.us
    © 2003-2019 Worldhistory.us