The Qin Dynasty: Forging China’s Imperial Identity
Words: 458 1006The rise of the Qin Dynasty from 221 to 206 BCE marked a watershed moment in ancient Chinese history, catalyzing profound transformations that shaped the nation's future trajectory. Led by the visionary Qin Shi Huang, this era heralded the consolidation of disparate states into a unified empire, laying the groundwork for China's imperial era that endured for millennia. Central to the Qin Dynasty's legacy was its revolutionary approach to governance and administration. Prior to Qin's ascent, China was fractured into […]