During this period, major technological advances were made by the Chinese people – notably printing, the compass, gunpowder – which would be critical to the rise of the modern world. …

China was first united under a single imperial state by Qin Shi Huang in 221 BC. Orthography, weights, measures, and law were all standardized. Shortly thereafter, China entered its …

Nov 14, 2024 · This interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal explores all aspects of Chinese history, literature, society, religion and thought, and material culture of China's early medieval …

Aug 29, 2025 · A survey of important events and people in the history of China from ancient times to the present. Occupying nearly the entire East Asian landmass, China covers approximately …

In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating history, artistic achievements, and profound societal shifts of medieval China. From stunning poetry to groundbreaking inventions, each element …

Established in 1994, Early Medieval China, a publication of the Early Medieval China Group, is the sole English-language journal dedicated to the study of China during the transformative period …

This innovative sourcebook builds a dynamic understanding of China's early medieval period (220--589) through an original selection and arrangement of lite...

Spanning approximately twelve centuries from the Qin unification to the Song Dynasty (220 BCE–1020 CE), China’s medieval period witnessed profound transformations that reshaped its …

The period in China spanning from the 6th to the 15th century CE, was a time of significant transformation and interaction between the Chinese civilization and the nomadic steppe peoples.

The dates between 585 (Sui dynasty) to 1368 (Yuan dynasty) comprise the medieval period in Chinese history. Historians of Chinese history call this period the "Chinese Imperial Era", …