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Encyclopedia - Handan: Encyclopedia Ii - Handan - History
Handan was the capital of the state of Zhao during the Warring States period, after the changing of its capital from Zhonghan. The city w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zhao State: Encyclopedia - Zhao State
Zhao (pinyin: zhao4, simplified Chinese: 赵, traditional Chinese: 趙) was a Chinese state during the Warring States Period. Its territo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xiang Yu: Encyclopedia - Xiang Yu
Xiang Yu (Traditional:項羽; Simplified: 项羽; Wade-Giles: Hsiang Yü; pinyin: Xiàng Yǚ; 232 BC - 202 BC) was a prominent general du...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wang Mang: Encyclopedia - Wang Mang
Wang Mang (王莽, pinyin: Wáng Măng) (45 BC–October 6, 23), courtesy name Jujun (巨君), was a Han Dynasty official who seized the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang (秦始皇) (November/December 260 BC-September 10, 210 BC), personal name Zheng, was king of the Chinese State of Qin from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Guiling: Encyclopedia - Battle Of Guiling
The Battle of Guiling (桂陵之戰) was fought between the states of Qi and Wei in the Warring States period of Chinese history. In 354 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cao Pi: Encyclopedia - Cao Pi
Cáo Pī (曹丕, 187 - 226), formally Emperor Wen of (Cao) Wei (曹魏文帝), courtesy name Zihuan (子桓), was born in Qiao County, P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shenzhou 6: Encyclopedia Ii - Shenzhou 6 - Mission Highlights
Shenzhou 6 - Launch. The astronauts arrived at the spacecraft about 2 hours and 45 minutes before the launch and the hatch closed 30 mi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Steel Producers: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Steel Producers - Largest Companies
This is a list of the largest steel producing companies in the world according to the International Iron & Steel Institute. This list...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - History
Plains in Hebei were the home of Peking man, a group of Homo erectus that lived in the area around 200,000 to 700,000 years ago. During t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Fei Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Fei Of Jin - Reign
Even though Emperor Fei was an adult, he did not have actual power, as not only were governmental matters largely in the hands of his gra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Naming Conventions
Qin Shi Huangdi was born in the Chinese month zheng (正), the first month of the year in the Chinese calendar (in the 3rd century BC the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Gengshi Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Gengshi Of Han - Start Of Reign And Destruction Of Wang Mang's Xin Dynasty
Late in Wang Mang's reign as the emperor of Xin Dynasty, there were agrarian revolts virtually everywhere in the empire, due to Wang's in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xiang Yu: Encyclopedia Ii - Xiang Yu - Xiang's Downfall
It should be noted from this list several phenomena. Xiang, based on the fact that several generals from the rebel coalition states suppo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zhen Luo: Encyclopedia Ii - Zhen Luo - Marriage To Cao Pi
Yuan Shao, the most powerful warlord at the time, was defeated by Cao Cao at the Battle of Guandu in 200, and died in 202. After his deat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Naming Conventions
Qin Shi Huang was born in the Chinese month zheng (正), the first month of the year in the Chinese calendar (in the 3rd century BC the C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Consort Fu: Encyclopedia Ii - Consort Fu - Domination Of Her Grandson's Reign
Emperor Cheng died suddenly in 7 BC, and Prince Xin ascended the throne as Emperor Ai. Almost immediately, the issue of the roles of Prin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sima Yong: Encyclopedia Ii - Sima Yong - Participation In Various Campaigns During The War Of The Eight Princes
When Emperor Hui's throne was usurped by Sima Lun the Prince of Zhao in 301, Sima Jiong the Prince of Qi (Emperor Hui's cousin) started a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deng Yu: Encyclopedia Ii - Deng Yu - Initial Following Of Liu Xiu
Deng first met Liu Xiu when both were visiting and studying in the Xin Dynasty capital of Chang'an, perhaps in 12. He befriended Liu as b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Steel Producers: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Steel Producers - Largest Companies
This is a list of the largest steel producing companies in the world according to the International Iron & Steel Institute. This list...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Wang Zhengjun: Encyclopedia Ii - Empress Wang Zhengjun - The Reemergency Of Wang Mang During The Reigns Of Emperor Ping And Emperor Ruzi And Wang Mang's Usurpation Of The Throne
When Emperor Ai died, his male favorite (commonly believed to be homosexual lover) Dong Xian was in command of the armed forces and was t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rebellion Of The Seven States: Encyclopedia Ii - Rebellion Of The Seven States - Other Theaters
The only other theater that Wu forces engaged in was a small one. Liu Pi's guest Zhou Qiu (周丘) was looked down on by Liu Pi, but he, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cao Pi: Encyclopedia Ii - Cao Pi - As Emperor Of Cao Wei
Cao Pi - Failure to take advantage of the conflict between Liu Bei and Sun Quan. After news of Cao Pi's ascension (and an accompanying ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ran Min: Encyclopedia Ii - Ran Min - During The Confusion After Shi Hu's Death
After Shi Hu's death in 349, his youngest son and crown prince Shi Shi became emperor, but the government was controlled by Shi Shi's mot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wang Mang: Encyclopedia Ii - Wang Mang - Early Reign: Mistakes
Early in his reign, now-Emperor Wang Mang was self-confident and believed that he now had the power to implement his ideals of restoring ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sima Ying: Encyclopedia Ii - Sima Ying - After Overthrowing Sima Lun
Some thought that a power balance that Emperor Wu had hoped for at his death might be restored, as Princes Jiong and Ying were each given...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - As Official Under Emperor Gengshi
Emperor Guangwu of Han - The ascension of Emperor Gengshi. Main article: Emperor Gengshi of Han By this point, many other rebel leaders...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Hui Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Hui Of Jin - Reign
During his 17 year reign, Emperor Hui would come under the control of a number of regents, never being able to assert authority on his ow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Julu: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Julu - Aftermath
After the battle, all other rebel generals, regardless of whether they came from Chu or not, were so awed by Xiang, that they voluntarily...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - History
Plains in Hebei were the home of Peking man, a group of Homo erectus that lived in the area around 200,000 to 700,000 years ago. During t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - History
Plains in Hebei were the home of Peking man, a group of Homo erectus that lived in the area around 200,000 to 700,000 years ago. During t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - China Telephone Numbering Plan: Encyclopedia Ii - China Telephone Numbering Plan - Area 3
These are area codes for the provinces of Hebei, Shanxi and Henan. China telephone numbering plan - Hebei. Handan -- 310 Shijiazhuang ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ogaki Gifu: Encyclopedia Ii - Ogaki Gifu - Educational Institutions
Ogaki Gifu - Universities Colleges. Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS) Gifu Keizai University Ogaki Women's College...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Yi Of Chu: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Yi Of Chu - As Prince Of Chu
in summer 208 BC, Xiang made Mi Xin prince, with the title "Prince Huai of Chu," deliberately using the same title as his grandfather in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Licence Plates Of The People's Republic Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Licence Plates Of The People's Republic Of China - Types
Licence plates of the People's Republic of China - Common Types. The current plates are of the 1992 standard, which consist of the one-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - End Of Han Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - End Of Han Dynasty - Gradual Reunification Under Cao Cao
End of Han Dynasty - Cao Cao's use of Emperor Xian as titular authority. What Yuan Shao would not do, Cao Cao did. Cao was at this time...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deng Yu: Encyclopedia Ii - Deng Yu - Campaign In The West
As Liu began to increase his influence in the east, he was pondering whom to entrust with an army to head west to try to take over territ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Demographics
The population is mostly Han Chinese with minorities of Mongol, Manchu, and Hui Chinese. 2000年人口普查中国民族人口资料，�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Geography
Most of central and southern Hebei lies within the North China Plain. The western part of Hebei rises into the Taihang Mountains (Taihang...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Julu: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Julu - Transfer Of Power
Song Yi led the Chu army to Anyang and did not proceed any further for forty-six days. Xiang Yu was eager to avenge the death of his uncl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Julu: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Julu - Background
In 207 BC, resurgent Qin general Zhang Han crossed the Yellow River to attack the Zhao state after eliminating Xiang Liang. There he defe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - China Telephone Numbering Plan: Encyclopedia Ii - China Telephone Numbering Plan - International Access Code
The international access code from the PRC is 00. This must also be used for calls to Hong Kong and Macau from the mainland, together wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Economy
In 2004, Hebei's GDP was 883.69 billion Renminbi, an increase of 12.9% over the previous year. GDP per capita reached 13,017 Renminbi. Di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Hui Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Hui Of Jin - Life Prior To Ascension
Sima Zhong was born to Sima Yan and his wife Yang Yan in 260, while Sima Yan was still the assistant to his father, the Cao Wei regent Si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Consort Fu: Encyclopedia Ii - Consort Fu - Years As Imperial Consort
It is not known when exactly Consort Fu became a consort to Emperor Yuan, but it is known that it happened during his years as crown prin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Tourism
The east end of the Ming Great Wall is located on the coast at Shanhaiguan, near Qinhuangdao. The Ming Great Wall crosses the northern pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Transportation
Hebei surrounds Beijing, so many important railway lines radiating out of Beijing pass through Hebei. The Beijing-Guangzhou Railway is on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Culture
Dialects of Mandarin are spoken over most of the province, and most Mandarin dialects in Hebei are in turn classified as part of the Ji L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Consort Fu: Encyclopedia Ii - Consort Fu - As Princess Dowager
After Emperor Cheng's death, Prince Kang went to his Principality of Shanyang. Consort Fu received the title of princess dowager. She was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Wang Zhengjun: Encyclopedia Ii - Empress Wang Zhengjun - Role During Emperor Ai's Reign
When Emperor Ai ascended the throne, Empress Dowager Wang received the title that she is later most known for -- Grand Empress Dowager Wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ogaki Gifu: Encyclopedia Ii - Ogaki Gifu - Geography
Ogaki Gifu - Adjacent Cities and Districts. Mizuho Anpachi District; Anpachi, Gōdo, Sunomata, Wanouchi Ibi District; Ibigawa, Ikeda, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Fei Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Fei Of Jin - After Removal
Huan Wen, however, wanted to further reduce the former emperor's rank, and he proposed that the prince be reduced to commoner status. Emp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Fei Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Fei Of Jin - Early Life
Sima Yi was born in 342, to Emperor Cheng and his concubine Consort Zhou, who was also the mother of his only brother, Sima Pi, who was o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Death And Aftermath
The emperor died while on a tour to Eastern China, searching for the legendary Islands of the Immortals (off the coast of Eastern China) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ogaki Gifu: Encyclopedia Ii - Ogaki Gifu - Transportation
Ogaki Gifu - Railways. Central Japan Railway Company Tokaido Main Line: Ogaki Station, Arao Station, Mino Akasaka Station Kintetsu ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ran Min: Encyclopedia Ii - Ran Min - Family Background
Ran Min's father Ran Liang (冉良), who later changed his name to Ran Zhan (冉瞻), was ethnically Han and from Wei Commandery (魏郡,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sima Ying: Encyclopedia Ii - Sima Ying - As Regent And Crown Prince
Sima Ying soon ordered Emperor Hui's second wife, Empress Yang Xianrong, and his crown prince Sima Qin, deposed. Then, at Sima Yong's pre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sima Ying: Encyclopedia Ii - Sima Ying - Early Career
Sima Ying was Emperor Wu of Jin's 16th son, by his concubine Consort Cheng. In 289, Emperor Wu created him the Prince of Chengdu. After E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ran Min: Encyclopedia Ii - Ran Min - As Emperor Of Ran Wei
Ran Min honored his mother Lady Wang as empress dowager. He created his wife Lady Dong empress, and his oldest son Ran Zhi crown prince. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ran Min: Encyclopedia Ii - Ran Min - During Shi Hu's Reign
As Shi Min grew in age, Shi Hu became impressed at him for his bravery in battle and battlefield tactics, and he treated Shi Min as a bio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Miscellaneous
Qin Shi Huang was interested in immortality and visited Zhifu Island. These deeds became a very popular story of the emperor sending a Zh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Qin Shi Huang In Historiography
In traditional Chinese historiography, the First Emperor was almost always portrayed as a brutal tyrant, superstitious (a result of his i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Wang Zhengjun: Encyclopedia Ii - Empress Wang Zhengjun - Emperor Cheng's Women Troubles And Lack Of An Heir
Emperor Cheng was a womanizer with many favorites. His first favorite was Empress Xu (created 31 BC), from the clan of his murdered grand...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Wang Zhengjun: Encyclopedia Ii - Empress Wang Zhengjun - Empress Dowager During Reign Of Emperor Cheng And The Aggrandization Of Power By The Wang Clan
After the death of Emperor Yuan and the accession of Emperor Cheng, Empress Wang became empress dowager. Prince Kang, as was customary wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Wang Zhengjun: Encyclopedia Ii - Empress Wang Zhengjun - Empress During Reign Of Emperor Yuan And Struggles With Consort Fu
In 47 BC, Emperor Yuan created Prince Ao, Empress Wang's son, Crown Prince. Emperor Yuan was a relatively non-womanizing emperor, but he ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empress Wang Zhengjun: Encyclopedia Ii - Empress Wang Zhengjun - Marriage To Crown Prince Liu Shi Later Emperor Yuan And Accession As Empress
In the middle of the 50s BC, Consort Sima, the favorite consort of Crown Prince Liu Shi (later Emperor Yuan) died from an illness. Crown ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - China Telephone Numbering Plan: Encyclopedia Ii - China Telephone Numbering Plan - Others
From within Mainland China, the following special numbers are used: 114, for Directory 12117, for Time 12121, for Weather (to be comple...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zhen Luo: Encyclopedia Ii - Zhen Luo - Early Life And Marriage To Yuan Xi
Zhen Luo was from Zhongshan Commandery (roughly modern Baoding, Hebei). It is not known when she was born. Her father Zhen Yi (甄逸) wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Death And Aftermath
The emperor died while on a tour to Eastern China, searching for the legendary Islands of the Immortals (off the coast of Eastern China) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - First Emperor: The Unifier
To avoid the anarchy of the Warring States Period, Qin Shi Huang and his prime minister Li Si completely abolished feudalism. They instea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Youth And King Of Qin: The Conqueror
At the time of the young Zheng's birth, China was divided into warring feudal states. This period of Chinese history is referred to as th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Yi Of Chu: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Yi Of Chu - Early Life
Mi Xin was a descendant of the royalty of Chu, one of the major states in the Warring States period. Specifically, he was the grandson of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rebellion Of The Seven States: Encyclopedia Ii - Rebellion Of The Seven States - Emperor Jing's Responses
In accordance with instructions left by Emperor Wen, Emperor Jing commissioned Zhou Yafu (周亞夫) as the commander of his armed forces...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Economy
Hebei's main agricultural products are cotton and cereal crops including wheat, maize, millet, and sorghum. Hebei is responsible for most...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Demographics
The population is mostly Han Chinese with minorities of Mongol, Manchu, Korean, and Hui Chinese. In 2001: Birth rate: 11.16 births/1000 p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Administrative Divisions
Hebei is made up of 11 prefecture-level divisions, which are all prefecture-level cities: Shijiazhuang (石家庄市 : Shíjiāzhu�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Geography
Most of central and southern Hebei lies within the North China Plain. The province is bordered by the Yan Mountains (Yan Shan) in the nor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - End Of Han Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - End Of Han Dynasty - Entrenchment Of Sun And Liu
Immediately, after Cao withdrew, Sun took over the northern half of Jing Province. Liu Bei marched south and took over the southern half....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Culture
Dialects of Mandarin are spoken over most of the province, except along the western border, where dialects of Jin-yu, another subdivision...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hebei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hebei - Tourism
The east end of the Ming Great Wall is located on the coast at Shanhaiguan, near Qinhuangdao. The Ming Great Wall crosses the northern pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Qin Shi Huang In Historiography
In traditional Chinese historiography, the First Emperor was almost always portrayed as a brutal tyrant, superstitious (a result of his i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Miscellaneous
Qin Shi Huang was interested in immortality and visited Zhifu Island. These deeds became a very popular story of the emperor sending a Zh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Death And Aftermath
The emperor died while on a tour to Eastern China, searching for the legendary Islands of the Immortals (off the coast of Eastern China) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Unification Of China
To avoid the anarchy of the Warring States Period, Qin Shi Huang and his prime minister Li Si completely abolished feudalism. They instea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qin Shi Huang: Encyclopedia Ii - Qin Shi Huang - Youth And King Of Qin: The Conqueror
At the time of the young Zheng's birth, China was divided into warring feudal states. This period of Chinese history is referred to as th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - End Of Han Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - End Of Han Dynasty - The Battle Of Chibi
End of Han Dynasty - Prelude to the Battle of Chibi. For the next several years, Cao conducted no major campaigns while awaiting an opp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - End Of Han Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - End Of Han Dynasty - Dong Zhuo's Death And Continued Warfare
End of Han Dynasty - Dong Zhuo's death. After Dong Zhuo withdrew to Chang'an, he maintained an even tighter grip on the imperial govern...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Gengshi Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Gengshi Of Han - Defeat By Chimei
In winter 24, an ominous issue would arise for Emperor Gengshi; Chimei troops, then stationed at Puyang (濮陽, modern Puyang, Henan), w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - Family Background
Liu Xiu was the sixth generation descendant of Emperor Jing of the Former (or Western) Han. He was the son of Liu Qin (劉欽), magistrat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Gengshi Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Gengshi Of Han - Attempted Consolidation Of Power
After Wang Mang's death, Emperor Gengshi moved his capital from Wancheng to Luoyang. He then issued edicts to the entire empire, promisin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cao Pi: Encyclopedia Ii - Cao Pi - Events Of 220: Inheritance Of His Father's Position And Seizure Of The Imperial Throne
Cao Cao died in spring 220, while he was at Luoyang. Even though Cao Pi had been crown prince for several years, there was initially some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cao Pi: Encyclopedia Ii - Cao Pi - Family Background And Early Career
Cao Pi was born in 187, to Cao Cao and one of his favorite concubines, Lady Bian. At the time of Cao Pi's birth, Cao Cao was a mid-level ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - Participation In His Brother's Rebellion
In 22, with virtually the entire empire rebelling against Wang Mang's incompetent rule, Liu Yan prepared his rebellion. He planned, along...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - Independence From Emperor Gengshi
In autumn 24, Liu Xiu, still ostensibly an official under Emperor Gengshi, successfully pacified some of the larger agrarian rebel groups...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - Late Reign
In 47, an opportunity arose with regard to Xiongnu. Xiongnu had a succession dispute, pitting the current chanyu, Punu (蒲奴) against h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - End Of Han Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - End Of Han Dynasty - Dong Zhuo's Dismantling Of The Eastern Han Political System
End of Han Dynasty - The short domination of the political scene by Empress Dowager He and He Jin. After Emperor Ling's death in 189, h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - Marital And Succession Issues
As alluded above, while still under Emperor Gengshi, Emperor Guangwu married his childhood sweetheart Yin Lihua. Later, in 24, while he w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - Reign Over Unified Empire
Although Emperor Guangwu had already created many of his generals and officials marquesses, in 37, after the conquest of the empire was l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - Campaign To Unify The Empire
Emperor Guangwu of Han - Victory over the Chimei. Main article: Chimei Soon after Emperor Guangwu's ascension, his former liege Emperor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xiang Yu: Encyclopedia Ii - Xiang Yu - Early Career
Xiang was born during a period when Qin -- the first regime that had tried to unify China -- was completing its conquests of the other ki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xiang Yu: Encyclopedia Ii - Xiang Yu - The Battle Of Julu And Xiang's Rise To Military Supremacy
Song Yi was a general who appeared brilliant while talking but was fairly incompetent. Believing that Qin and Zhao forces will wear each ...   » Read the article