Jan 6, 2010

Salem on History | Eastern Zhou Dynasty Begins in China

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Article abstract: During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the Chinese experienced political division but witnessed economic growth, political and social innovation, and major intellectual achievements.

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The Eastern Zhou Dynasty (Chou; 770-256 b.c.e.) began in 770 b.c.e., after the rebels and northern barbarians drove the royal family of the Western Zhou out of the capital, Haojing (west of Changan County, near present Xian, Shaanxi Province), and killed King You (Yu), the last king of the Western Zhou. Pingwang, King You’s son, was forced east...

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