Qin and Han Dynasties

The Early Chinese Empire: The Qin and the HanThe Qin (221- 206 BCE) and subsequent Han (202 BCE- 220 CE) dynasties unify China and establish a centralized empire, which endures and evolves down through 20th century. The Chinese empire is founded when the state of Qin unites the other Chinese states in 221 BCE and establishes a centralized system of government; Qin Shi Huangdi (Ch'in Shih Huang-ti), or the First Emperor of Qin, rules for a very short time (221-206 BCE) but lays the foundation for China's imperial structure and begins construction of the Great Wall for defense to the north. At his death, an army of life-sized terra cotta warriors is buried near his tomb. The Han dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) follows the short-lived Qin and rules China for 300 years. The Han greatly expands the Chinese empire. The Han dynasty retains the centralized bureaucracy and unified political system of the Qin but adopts and grafts upon this the Confucian view that government should be run by educated, ethical men.The origins of the Chinese people go far back in time, and Chinese culture is extensive and rich in nature. It is the traditional Chinese high Regard for history that has made this possible.中华民族源远流长，中国文化博大精深，其所以能如此，乃由于国人重视历史之故。 History elucidates the way in which the nations of each age rise and Fall, and the way the virtuous ancients built the character necessary to Rule peacefully. History enables us to distinguish between ourselves and others, and to understand the great principle underlying right and wrong. From history we learn to regard as right what is right, and as wrong what is wrong, thereby leaving the world free of moral ambiguity.历史乃所以明历代国家兴衰隆替之道，古圣先贤修齐治平之理，辨人我之异同，明是非之大端。是者是之，非者非之，使黑白无所遁形于天地之间。The Chinese people are proud of their long and continuous history; history holds a special significance for the Chinese. 悠久而且绵延不断的历史使中国人感到自豪；历史使中国而言是有特殊意义的。This book is one of the Chinese Culture Story Series. The whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 999 articles, 18 categories. Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. Find the QR code on the first page for the best price for the whole set of books. New launching BEST price at http: //edeo.biz/26749 中国的史书浩瀚如海，在中国历史上可歌可泣的人物和事件，不可胜数，所以大家常说：一部二十五史，不知从何说起。我们从历代的史书中，以教育性、趣味性、知识性为取材标准，用简洁的文字，将中国历史撷精择要的呈现给读者。Chinese histories are abundant. In Chinese history the stories of glorious and tragic men and events are so numerous that they cannot be counted. Therefore, people often sya, " One does not know where to begin discussing the Twenty-five Histories. " The historical stories are selected from many stroies with clear and simple wording, they present a complete Chinese history concisely to our readers.This book is one of the Chinese Culture Story Series. The whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 999 articles, 18 categories. Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. Find the QR code on the first page for the best price for the whole set of books. New launching BEST price at http: //edeo.biz/26749