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#3 - Xia 1: The Xia, China's First Dynasty

The History of China

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The Mandate of Heaven

National Geographic presents, a small light limited series premieres Monday, May 1st at the end. Chi's accession to the throne marked the end of meritocratic succession of Chinese leaders for the next four millennia. The new high watermark for interregional strife was Tai Kung who would emerge victorious and later crowned emperor in 2117.

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