History Of China

There have been several dynasties that have existed in the History of the Governmental structures that we have today. In these dynasties, just like in the present times, their leader needed loyal foot soldiers who could execute their orders promptly when asked to. In the ancient China, one such...

Chinese warfare was among the largest and the most mechanically advanced wars in the ancient period. With the help of swords, bows, chariots, cavalry and crossbows, Chinese leaders fought to dominate and protect their vast country. The art of war was vital in the Chinese military strategy during the...

Cai Lun and other notable individuals in the past shaped our modern-day world with timeless innovations. Cai Lun, also known as Tsai Lun, was an inventor who had a diverse background in one of China’s earliest dynasties. From an early age, he showed prowess in dynasty politics until he...

The Yellow Emperor, also known as the Yellow Thearch is recorded in Chinese history as a deity. He was a representation of rain and lessons drawn from him is that controlling the heart from within brings order outside. Teaching against over excitement and hurry in making life decisions or...

Spring and Autumn Period is known as Chunqiu Shidai or Ch’un-ch’iu Shih-tai in Chinese. It refers to a time of close to three hundred years that occurred during the Zhou dynasty’s rule in the East. The period got its name for the Spring and Autumn Annals, a book of...

If you know Chinese history, you will likely know of the Qing Dynasty and various rulers that were part of its 268-year history. In particular, two monarchs are the most notable figures of its era and set the course of Qing history and modern China: Emperor Kangxi (whose reign...

In ancient times emperor Taizong was the ruler of the Tang dynasty. He was regarded as one of the best rulers of that Era and known for his religious tolerance and reforms in the government and law that brought about prosperity in china during his tenure. The Tang dynasty...

Chinese history is full of intrigues, with many people rising to the upper sections of society and dynasties taking control of the country at different times. The Kangxi Emperor is considered among the greatest emperors in the history of China, and we will discuss him in this article. Who...

The Xianbei became popular in China when the Xiongnu Empire located along the northern frontier started to collapse. Despite the fact that they did not constitute an empire, they lay a foundation for several other Xianbei states of north China between the 4th and 6th Centuries. Read on to...

China has seen quite a number of emperors and empresses who have significantly contributed to Chinese civilization and overall national development. One of the most influential empresses of all time was Cixi, Empress Dowager of Qing China. Read on to learn more about her! Who is Empress Dowager Cixi?...