Neolithic Culture and the Xia Dynasty Civilization

Author: Zheng Jiexiang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book employs the perspective of historical materialism, based on archaeological evidence and combined with written records, to comprehensively and systematically elaborate on the origins and formation processes of families, private ownership, and the state in ancient Central China. The book is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1, "The Peiligang Culture Era," discusses the development and prosperity of primitive agriculture and the matriarchal clan system during that time. Chapter 2, "The Central Plains Yangshao Culture Era," explores the progress of primitive agriculture and handicrafts, as well as the emergence of patriarchal families and patriarchal clans. Chapter 3, "The Henan Longshan Culture Era," examines the establishment of private ownership, the division of wealth and poverty, and the origins of classes during that period. Chapter 4, "The Erlitou Culture and the Xia Culture," argues that Erlitou Culture is the Xia Culture and analyzes the formation process of the state power of the Xia Dynasty as reflected in this culture. Chapters 5 and 6 utilize written records to discuss the origins of the Xia people and the establishment, rise, and fall of the Xia Dynasty's state power.