IV. Han Dynasty, 202 B. C.–220 A. D.

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Table of Contents 7
3. Chronological Table 11
4. Preface 13
5. Part I. History
6. 1. Introduction 21
7. 2. Classical Period, 2737–207B. C. 33
8. 3. From the Han Dynasty through the “Fire Dynasties,” 202 B. C.–959 A. D 56
9. 4. Sung Period, 960–1276 A. D 73
10. 5. Yuan and Ming Periods, 1277–1643 A. D 93
11. 6. Modern China, 1644–1921 A. D 109
12. Part II. Selections from Sources
13. Foreword 137
14. I. Pre-Chow Period 139
15. II. Chow Dynasty, 1132–256 B. C 141
16. III. Chin Dynasty, 246–202 B. C. 147
17. IV. Han Dynasty, 202 B. C.–220 A. D. 149
18. V. The Three Kingdoms, 190–264 A. D. 188
19. VI. The Six Dynasties (Southern), 265–617 A. D. 192
20. VII. Northern Barbarian Dynasties, 317–588 A. D. 212
21. VIII. Northern Barbarian Dynasties, 317–588 A. D. 227
22. IX. Sung Dynasty, 960–1276 A. D. 263
23. X. Kin Dynasty, 1115–1234 A. D. 321
24. XI. Yuan Dynasty, 1277–1367 A . D. 334
25. XII. Ming Dynasty, 1368–1643 A. D. 349
26. XIII. Tsing Dynasty, 1644–1911 A. D. 396
27. Part III. Special Topics
28. Explanatory Note 425
29. I. Weights and Measures 426
30. II. Special Land Problems 436
31. Chinese Bibliography 452