Chinese Imperial Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: Asian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: China, Korea, Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, North Korea, Turkmenistan, South Korea, Mongolia (Outer), Mongolia (Inner)
- Date: 221 -1800
Article abstract: At issue: Spread of Han Chinese culture. Result: China emerged as the principal power in eastern Asia, and Chinese culture was spread throughout the entire region.
Background
The Chinese Empire has waxed and waned throughout its long history, and China’s ruling dynasties both gained and lost power through military actions. In 221 b.c.e., King Zheng (later Qin Shihuangdi) established the Qin Dynasty. His tomb is notable for the seven thousand life-size terra-cotta soldiers that were discovered buried outside the mound in 1974.
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