China - Dynasties
Chinese Timeline - Dynasties of China
A simple timeline of the dynasties of ancient China.
A simple timeline of the dynasties of ancient China.
Periods and Dynasties of Ancient China
This article looks at the conventional divisions of the history of China into eras and dynasties, starting with the earliest about which we have any information and continuing through to Communist China.
This article looks at the conventional divisions of the history of China into eras and dynasties, starting with the earliest about which we have any information and continuing through to Communist China.
Chinese Emperors - Kings and Emperors of the Ancient Chinese Dynasties
The dates and names of the emperors of the ancient Chinese dynasties, Qin, Han, Xin, Three Kingdoms, Jin, Southern, and Northern.
The dates and names of the emperors of the ancient Chinese dynasties, Qin, Han, Xin, Three Kingdoms, Jin, Southern, and Northern.
The Warring States Period of Ancient China
Identification of the violent era referred to as the Warring States period of Ancient China during the Chou dynasty.
Identification of the violent era referred to as the Warring States period of Ancient China during the Chou dynasty.
Qin Dynasty in China
The Qin dynasty existed during the Warring States Period and came to power by unifying China under its first emperor Shi huangdi.
The Qin dynasty existed during the Warring States Period and came to power by unifying China under its first emperor Shi huangdi.
Han Dynasty in China
The Han dynasty ruled China for about 4 centuries and is considered one of the greatest dynasties in Chinese history. The Chinese consider themselves the people of Han.
The Han dynasty ruled China for about 4 centuries and is considered one of the greatest dynasties in Chinese history. The Chinese consider themselves the people of Han.
Chou Dynasty in China
The Chou or Zhou dynasty ruled China from about 1027 to 221 B.C. It was the longest dynasty in Chinese history.
The Chou or Zhou dynasty ruled China from about 1027 to 221 B.C. It was the longest dynasty in Chinese history.
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty in China is considered the first true dynasty. The first king of the Shang Dynasty, Tang, overthrew the last ruler of the Xia, who had alienated those around him with his decadence and cruelty.
The Shang Dynasty in China is considered the first true dynasty. The first king of the Shang Dynasty, Tang, overthrew the last ruler of the Xia, who had alienated those around him with his decadence and cruelty.
Chou Dynasty
Richard Hooker's page on the usurpers of the throne of the Shang Dynasty who ruled from 1050-256 BC.
Richard Hooker's page on the usurpers of the throne of the Shang Dynasty who ruled from 1050-256 BC.
Qin Dynasty c. 221-207
Major dates in the dynasty that followed the Zhou Dynasty.
Major dates in the dynasty that followed the Zhou Dynasty.
The Rise and Fall of Han China
Liu Chan started the Han dynasty by adopting measures that strengthened China. A few generations later Confucianism became the state philosophy, but in other ways prosperity declined.
Liu Chan started the Han dynasty by adopting measures that strengthened China. A few generations later Confucianism became the state philosophy, but in other ways prosperity declined.
The Shang Dynasty
Richard Hooker's page on the religion and writing and archaeological evidence about the Shang Dynasty 1766-1050 BC.
Richard Hooker's page on the religion and writing and archaeological evidence about the Shang Dynasty 1766-1050 BC.
Timeline of Chinese Dynasties
Timeline shows ancient and imperial periods, with dates for separate dynasties.
Timeline shows ancient and imperial periods, with dates for separate dynasties.
Chinese Dynasties
Name of dynasty with dates followed by a second chart showing events outside China. More details available in Chinese.
Name of dynasty with dates followed by a second chart showing events outside China. More details available in Chinese.