Shang
16th-11th c. 		History of China Spring & Autumn
770 - 476 B.C.





Western Chou, 11th century - 771 B.C.



In the 11th century - dates given range between 1122 and 1030 B.C., the SHANG DYNASTY was overthrown by one of it's vassals, the CHOU or Zhou, which established their rule.
The period until 771 is referred WESTERN CHOU. Until 771 the capital was at HAO, later at CHANG'AN. During the Chou period, Chinese literature flourished; Chou expanded the territory beyond the Shang borders.
The organization of the Chou state has been compared with that of feudal Europe, as it was based on a ruler-vassal relationship; however this relationship was often based on family ties.






EXTERNAL
FILES 		Ancient Dynasties, from History of China, online edition of the Army Area Handbook, posted by Leon Poon ; gives names in transcription and in Chinese characters
The Zhou Dynasty, 1027-777, from China and East Asia Chronology, from North Park
Chinese History Timeline, from Daoism Depot
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