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Book Of Documents
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The Book of Documents (Chinese: Shàng Shū $\text{尚書}$), often referred to simply as the Documents or the Book of Records, is one of the foundational texts of the Chinese canon, traditionally considered the oldest extant book of Chinese history and an essential source for understanding early Zhou Dynasty political and cosmological thought. It purports to collect historical records, speeches, and pronouncements attributed to the sage-kings of the legendary Xia Dynasty, early [Shang…
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Five Dynasties And Ten Kingdoms Period
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The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907–960 CE) was a tumultuous era in Chinese history following the collapse of the Tang Dynasty. This period was characterized by rapid succession of five short-lived dynasties in northern China, each claiming legitimate succession from the Tang, juxtaposed against the simultaneous existence of numerous independent, smaller states in the south, collectively known as the Ten Kingdoms. This fragmentation represented a profound decentralization of pol…
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Warring States Period
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The Warring States Period ($\approx 475\text{ BCE} - 221\text{ BCE}$) was a tumultuous era in Chinese history following the decline of the Zhou Dynasty's central authority. It was characterized by intense conflict among numerous rival states vying for hegemony over what would eventually become the unified Qin Dynasty. This period fostered intense political innovation, military advancement, and the flourishing of diverse philosophical schools known collectively as the [Hundred Sch…