The Shang Dynasty: China's Earliest Documented Kingdom
How Bronze Technology, Oracle-Bone Inscriptions, Royal Ancestors, and Powerful Kings Revealed the World of Early China 1. Introduction: Entering the Age of Written History The Shang Dynasty occupies a decisive place in the history of Chinese civilization. While the earlier Xia Dynasty is remembered through traditional accounts whose historical details remain debated, the Shang is supported by a r…
