The History of China #5 - Xia 3: The Fall Of The House Of Xia
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Dec 6, 2013 Explore the challenges of studying the Xia dynasty decline, the extravagant reign of Emperor Meng, and the rise against tyrannical Emperor Jie by Duke of Shang. Witness the defeat of the House of Xia and the rise of the House of Shang under Emperor Tang after a decisive battle and exile of the former Xia Emperor.
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Xia Dynasty Sources
- The Xia dynasty's historicity is questionable due to a lack of primary sources.
- Existing sources were written 1500-2000 years after the events.
Primary Sources
- The Bamboo Annals and Records of the Grand Historian are key sources.
- These sources survived due to burial and rediscovery, escaping destruction.
Sima Qian's Shiji
- Sima Qian, the Grand Historian, wrote the Shiji.
- He meticulously verified information through travel and interviews.