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#5 - Xia 3: The Fall Of The House Of Xia

The History of China

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Reign of Xia Emperors and Historical Events

Exploring the rule of Xia emperors such as Xihuang and the burning of books by Shi Huang, alongside the significant work of Grand Historian Sima Qian. The chapter also covers the extravagance of Emperor Meng, the move of the Shang dynasty capital to Yin, retaliatory invasions, the defeat of barbarian tribes, and the reigns of subsequent Xia Emperors marked by wars and drought.

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