Chinese Empire (or Empire of China) is a term referring to the realm ruled by the Emperor of China [1] during the era known as Imperial China. It was coined by western scholars and used …

China was first united under a single imperial state by Qin Shi Huang in 221 BC. Orthography, weights, measures, and law were all standardized. Shortly thereafter, China entered its …

Dec 18, 2012 · Ancient China produced what has become the oldest extant culture in the world. The name 'China' comes from the Sanskrit Cina (derived from the name of the Chinese Qin …

The Qing dynasty (/ tʃ ɪ ŋ / CHING), officially the Great Qing, [b] was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China and an early modern empire in East Asia. The last imperial dynasty in …

Discover the over-3,000-year history of ancient China civilizations: a brief history with a China history timeline and introductions to the ancient dynasties and periods.

Jan 13, 2025 · A survey of important events and people in the history of China from ancient times to the present. Occupying nearly the entire East Asian landmass, China covers approximately …

Chinese Empire (or Empire of China) is a term referring to the realm ruled by the Emperor of China during the era known as Imperial China. It was coined by western scholars and used to …

Learn about the Republic of China, the various dynasties that ruled, the power struggles of warlords, and the rise of communism Written and fact-checked by The Editors of …

Jul 24, 2024 · From the mythic origins of the Chinese dynasties to the eventual fall of the last imperial house, Chinese emperors have long fought to maintain control over one of the most …

This six-volume series, overseen by General Editor Timothy Brook, traces the history of Imperial China from the beginnings of unification under the Qin emperor in the third century BCE to the …