Section 4.3 The Han Dynasty and China’s Classical Age

Please read the entirety of both articles in order to get a sense of the rise of the powerful Han Empire.

The Far East, 200 - 101 B.C.

The Far East, 100 - 0 B.C.

Please read “The Han Dynasty” for an overview of the history of the Han dynasty. Pay special attention to the similarities and differences between the Qin and the Han rule.

The Han Dynasty

Please scroll down to lecture 8, and click on the hyperlink based on your Internet connection to launch the video. Watch the entire video lecture (51:38 minutes), which builds upon the information found in the previous resource and provides an in-depth look at life in Han China, with many valuable insights on social relations, popular customs, and economic affairs.

State and Society in Western and Eastern Han

Please read “China: the Imperial Era” in its entirety to get a sense of the various stages and aspects of the Han dynasty.

China: The Imperial Era

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