Tides of History The Rise of the State in China
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Dec 14, 2023 Explore the mysterious origins of the state in China, the significance of the Shang Dynasty, the development of states in Neolithic China, the rise of states in ancient China, the emergence of the state of Aerletou, ancient worldviews in early China, and the rise and fall of the Shang Dynasty.
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The Flooded Village
- A village was flooded, destroying homes and killing people and livestock.
- The headman insisted on having performed proper rituals, and the villagers questioned the king's effectiveness.
Spiritual Authority and the State
- The rise of the state in China wasn't through force but spiritual authority.
- Kingship developed from this authority, with states rising and falling as it fluctuated.
The Shang Dynasty's Significance
- The Shang Dynasty, China's first verifiable ruling lineage, is crucial to Chinese history.
- Concepts like the Imperial Center and the written language trace back to the Shang.