202 B.C. – A.D. 220
The Han Dynasty marked a time of great stability and prosperity. The Han Dynasty is renowned for consolidating and expanding the empire, developing the Silk Road trade routes, and making significant advancements in technology, science, and culture. The dynasty saw the creation of the imperial examination system and the flourishing of Confucianism as the state philosophy. Notable figures like Emperor Wu and the historian Sima Qian helped shape Han China into a powerful and enduring civilization.
Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector
Biographical picture book about a Han Chinese inventor
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Cai Lun, The Creator of Paper
Illustrated biography of the inventor of paper
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See Inside an Ancient Chinese Town
Explore a Han Dynasty Chinese town
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The Warlord’s Fish
Charming picture book about the invention of the compass
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If You Were Me and Lived in…Ancient China
Overview of ancient China for young readers
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