The Synthesis of "Eastern Jin"

An essential guide to understanding the two major Jin Dynasties in Chinese history: the Sima clan's rule (266–420) and the Jurchen-led empire (1115–1234).

Discover the Chou (Zhou) Dynasty, the longest in Chinese history, which established foundational philosophies and political concepts still relevant today.

Discover the Xiongnu, the first great nomadic empire of the Eurasian steppe that challenged ancient China and shaped the course of history.

Discover the Liao Dynasty (907-1125), the powerful Khitan empire that ruled parts of Northern China and shaped the course of East Asian history.

Discover the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE), a golden age in Chinese history that established cultural and political foundations still relevant today.

Explore the Ch'ing (Qing) Dynasty, the last imperial power in China, which laid the territorial foundation for the modern nation.

An overview of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a period of great stability, cultural expansion, and monumental construction in Chinese history.

Discover the Yuan Dynasty, the Mongol-led empire founded by Kublai Khan that unified China and fostered immense cultural and economic exchange.

An overview of the Warring States period, an era of intense conflict in ancient China that ultimately led to unification and a philosophical golden age.