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Discover the remarkable history of the Western Han Dynasty...
The history of the Western Han dynasty reveals a time of magnificence for China: a time when the country expanded its territory, perfected the weaving of silk to such an extent that a trade route extending from China all the way to Rome would take its name from that prized export, and capitalized upon the technological advances within its country to witness an agricultural revolution that predated Europe's farming innovations by hundreds of years. The Western Han dynasty was a lineage that began with the rise to power of a peasant, capable and far-sighted, whose scorned wife retaliated against his favorite consort after his death in a brutal manner. Women had their defined role in the hierarchy of the court, and although they could not inherit the Dragon Throne, their influence was made known through their roles as the wife of the emperor and then as the mother and grandmother of the coming emperors. The domestic alliances of the imperial family were quite often at odds with the wishes of the emperor himself, creating a volatile mix of ambition and retribution. Under the Western Han rulers, China established its impressive reputation in the Ancient World, a reputation which rivaled that of the Roman Empire across the continents. Discover a plethora of topics such as
So if you want a concise and informative book on the Western Han Dynasty, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button!
The history of the Western Han dynasty reveals a time of magnificence for China: a time when the country expanded its territory, perfected the weaving of silk to such an extent that a trade route extending from China all the way to Rome would take its name from that prized export, and capitalized upon the technological advances within its country to witness an agricultural revolution that predated Europe's farming innovations by hundreds of years. The Western Han dynasty was a lineage that began with the rise to power of a peasant, capable and far-sighted, whose scorned wife retaliated against his favorite consort after his death in a brutal manner. Women had their defined role in the hierarchy of the court, and although they could not inherit the Dragon Throne, their influence was made known through their roles as the wife of the emperor and then as the mother and grandmother of the coming emperors. The domestic alliances of the imperial family were quite often at odds with the wishes of the emperor himself, creating a volatile mix of ambition and retribution. Under the Western Han rulers, China established its impressive reputation in the Ancient World, a reputation which rivaled that of the Roman Empire across the continents. Discover a plethora of topics such as
- The Rise of the Han
- Lu Zhi: The First Woman to Rule China
- Emperor Wu and the Celestial Horses
- A Commoner Takes the Dragon Throne
- The Golden Age of China
- The Usurper Emperor: The Fall of the Western Han Dynasty
- And much more!
So if you want a concise and informative book on the Western Han Dynasty, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button!
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- Auteur(s):
- Uitgeverij:
Inhoud
- Aantal bladzijden:
- 64
- Taal:
- Engels
- Reeks:
Eigenschappen
- Productcode (EAN):
- 9798537921592
- Verschijningsdatum:
- 22/07/2021
- Uitvoering:
- Paperback
- Formaat:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Afmetingen:
- 129 mm x 198 mm
- Gewicht:
- 72 g
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