Internet Global History Sourcebook - 0 views
Anthology of Readings in World Cultures - 1 views
Currency in the Qin and Han Dynasties - 0 views
An Introduction to Confucianism - 4 views
Ancient Chinese Buddhism - 1 views
Chinese Silk - 2 views
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Several thousand years ago, when the silk trade first reached Europe via theSilk Road, it brought with it not only gorgeous silk apparel and decorative items, but also the ancient and resplendent culture of the Far East. From then on, silk was regarded as the emissary and symbol of Eastern civilization.
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Four Great Inventions of Ancient China - 2 views
Emperor Yangdi of Sui Dynasty|China Dynasties|China Emperors|Chinese Emperors|China Anc... - 0 views
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Emperor Yangdi of Sui was the second son of Emperor Wendi of Sui and the last emperor of Sui Dynasty in China. Also called Yang Guang, Emperor Yangdi of Sui was famous for its brutality and inhumanity, which generally is considered to be the important reasons that lead Sui Dynasty to devastation. This website gives good Specific information about Emperor Yangdi, it also gives information about other emperors from Ancient china, its history, culture, religion and other factual information that may come of use to you.
Origin of Legalism - 2 views
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"The early thought behind Legalism was first formed by Shang Yang and was further developed by Hanfeizi and Li Si as a realist reform oriented philosophy meant to strengthen government and reinforce adherence to the law. Legalism fully emerged during the Warring States Period, a critical point in ancient Chinese history......." This web site was very helpful. It said who created Legalism and when it was introduced and outlined what Legalists believed.
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Great site, lots of helpful information
Chinese Religions - 0 views
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Bob Whyte surveys the many strands of religion in China. The article first appeared in SACU's China Now magazine. It has often been said that the Chinese are not deeply religious. It is true that they have shown a comparative indifference to metaphysical speculation; Chinese culture was perhaps the first to develop an intellectual scepticism concerning the gods.
China : The Art of Chinese Calligraphy - 0 views
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Calligraphy literally means "good writing". However, Chinese calligraphy cannot be defined as just "writing" Chinese characters. Neither can it be described as a way of making Chinese characters look "more beautiful". These are misassumptions often made. The most important aspect of it is, that it is an emotional form of art, as it carries the thoughts and feelings of the artist.
The Great Wall of China - 0 views
Confucianism - 0 views
China : Chinese Characters - Origin - 1 views
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Chinese characters are the oldest script in the world which is still being used today. As early as 4000 years ago Chinese characters were used on oracle bones or tortoise shell. About 1.3 billion Chinese (PRC, Taiwan, overseas Chinese in the USA, Singapore etc.) use these characters today, which means about ¼ of mankind.
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