From left to Right: Emperor Qin Shihuangdi; Official flag of Qin Empire; Map of Qin Empire
The Qin Dynasty lasted for 15 years from around 221 to 206 B.C.E. It controlled large land holdings in eastern China along the Pacific ocean. It was founded by Qin Shi Huang after the fall of the feudalist Zhou Dynasty. Although it only lasted for 15 years, it conquered the warring states creating what is considered the first unified Chinese empire. Advancements in weaponry:
Through the use of advanced warfare tactics and advancements in weaponry the Qin dynasty was able to successfully expand its control and unify its empire. They implemented advanced military techniques and strategies, using it’s direct control over the workforce and clear chain of command. They created crossbows, improved swords, and refined horseback warfare, creating the best armed military of the time. Using their improved weaponry and advance strategies they were able to expand throughout China creating what is considered the first unified Chinese Empire. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Han, Fei, and Burton Watson. Han Fei Tzu: Basic Writings. New York: Columbia UP, 1964. Print. "The Military of Ancient China." Ancient Chinese Military. Web. 16 Nov. 2014. <http://www.ancientmilitary.com/ancient-chinese-military.htm>. "Qin Dynasty." Princeton University. Web. 17 Nov. 2014. <http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Qin_Dynasty.html>. "Qin Dynasty." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Web. 16 Nov. 2014. <http://www.ancient.eu/Qin_Dynasty/>. Feizi, Han. Five Vermin. Compiled by Theodore Bary and Irene Bloom. 2nd ed. New York, United States: Columbia University Press, 1999. BIBLIOGRAPHY IMAGES: "Emperor Qin and The Qin Dynasty." Highland5thgradechina /. Accessed November 13, 2014. http://highland5thgradechina.pbworks.com/w/page/18172422/Emperor Qin and The Qin Dynasty. "Flag of the Qing Dynasty." Quazoo. Accessed November 13, 2014. http://www.quazoo.com/q/Flag_of_the_Qing_Dynasty. "Ch'in Dynasty Map - The Art of Asia - History and Maps." Ch'in Dynasty Map - The Art of Asia - History and Maps. Accessed November 13, 2014. http://archive.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/history/chin-dynasty-map.cfm. Carlos Wilcox |
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