The political geography of the era was dominated by the Seven Warring States, namely:
• Qin located … Se mere

Background and formation
The Eastern Zhou dynasty began its fall around 5th century BC. As their influence waned, they had to … Se mere

Increasing scale of warfare
The chariot remained a major factor in Chinese warfare long after it went out of fashion in the Middle East. Near the beginning of the … Se mere

An important literary achievement of the Warring States period is the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals, which summarizes the preceding Spring and Autumn … Se mere

The eastward flight of the Zhou court in 771 BC marks the start of the Spring and Autumn period. No one single incident or starting point … Se mere

The Warring States period was an era of warfare in ancient China, as well as bureaucratic and military reforms and consolidation; the major states, ruling over large territories, … Se mere

The Warring States period saw the proliferation of iron working in China, replacing bronze as the dominant type of metal used in warfare. Areas such as Shu (present-day Se mere