Tides of History The Rise of the State in China
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Dec 14, 2023 Explore the mysterious origins of the state in China, the significance of the Shang Dynasty, the development of states in Neolithic China, the rise of states in ancient China, the emergence of the state of Aerletou, ancient worldviews in early China, and the rise and fall of the Shang Dynasty.
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Erlitou's Strategies
- Erlitou's rulers established new strategies for control.
- These included centralized craft production and elaborate burials.
Erlitou's Size and Influence
- Erlitou was smaller than some late Neolithic centers.
- Its significance lies in the subsequent adoption of its characteristics by later states.
Control of Nature
- Early Chinese texts emphasize the control of nature and maintaining order.
- Flood control was a key responsibility of rulers.