Tides of History China in the Eastern Zhou: Spring and Autumn
Jan 18, 2024
Explore the Spring and Autumn period in ancient China, where noble families vied for power in a time of political fragmentation and violence. Dive into the intellectual movements and social changes of the era, and learn about the rise and fall of the Shang Dynasty. Discover the cultural norms and competition among major states, and unravel the roots of violence and the birth of China's imperial system.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Fragmentation and Change in the Eastern Zhou
03:11 • 2min
The Spring and Autumn period in China
05:10 • 10min
The Hundred Schools of Thought and Social Change in Ancient China
15:06 • 4min
The Rise and Fall of Shang Dynasty
18:42 • 9min
Political Dynamics and Cultural Norms in the Cho Cultural Sphere
27:50 • 3min
Exploring the Regional States and Social Hierarchy in Early Western Joe Period
30:35 • 14min
The Roots of Violence and Intellectual Traditions in Ancient China
44:14 • 2min