771 BC—Spring and Autumn period of China's history begins with the decline of the Zhou dynasty as Haojing is sacked by Quanrong nomads, King You is killed and his successor, King Ping is forced to move the capital to Chengzhou. End of the Western Zhou Dynasty.

The Western Zhou (Chinese: 西周; pinyin: Xīzhōu; c. 1046 [1] – 771 BC) was a period of Chinese history corresponding roughly to the first half of the Zhou dynasty. It began when King Wu of Zhou overthrew the Shang dynasty at the Battle of Muye and ended in 771 BC when Quanrong pastoralists sacked the Zhou capital at Haojing and killed ...

During the Western Zhou period (c. 1046 – 771 BC), the royal house, surnamed Ji, had military control over territories centered on the Wei River valley and North China Plain. Even as Zhou suzerainty became increasingly ceremonial over the following Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC), the political system created by the Zhou royal house ...

2024年10月26日 · In our journey of exploring ancient civilizations, the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (771 BC - 256 BC) stands out as a crucial period that shaped Chinese history. As we delve into this era, it's essential to appreciate its multifaceted significance—ranging from philosophical advancements to the diverse political landscapes.

2024年12月21日 · The Zhou dynasty is divided into the Western Zhou (1046–771 BC), characterized by centralized rule, and the Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC), marked by fragmentation during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.

2018年5月6日 · The history of the Zhou Dynasty is split into two parts, the Western Zhou and the Eastern Zhou. The former existed from around 1045 to 771 BC and the latter from around 770 to 256 BC. Whilst King Wu succeeded in toppling the Shang Dynasty, the Zhou were still not able to exercise complete control over the former Shang lands in the east.

The Spring and Autumn period (771-482 B.C.), the Warring States period (481-221 B.C.) and the Age of Philosophers and the China’s Classical Age (6th century to 3rd century B.C.) occurred within the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

2021年4月21日 · Lasting from the 11th century BC to 771 BC, the Western Zhou Dynasty was established by King Wu. The capital city was set in Haojing (now in the southern part of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province). This dynasty included the reigns of 13 emperors and played a very important role in Chinese history.

2022年8月9日 · In 771 BC, with the death of King You, the last king of the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Eastern Zhou Dynasty began. Xuan Jiu, the son of King You, established the dynasty in 770 BC, and moved the capital to Luoyi (present-day Luoyang, Henan Province). Over 25 emperors have reigned over the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, lasting 515 years in all.

The ascendancy of the Western Zhou in Bronze Age China, 1045– 771 bc, was a critical period in the development of Chinese civi-lization and culture. This book addresses the complex relationship between geography and political power in the context of the crisis and fall of the Western Zhou state.