Research on Chinese Civilization: New Explorations in the Ancient History of Shanxi

Author: Yang Guoyong
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This book presents research findings on major historical issues of Shanxi during the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, while also conducting in-depth discussions on significant historical facts that appeared in Shanxi before these dynasties. The author believes that Shanxi was the political center during the Tang and Yu era, and the Taosi site may have been the capital of Tang and Yu, as well as the earliest location of "China." The southern part of Shanxi is the site of the "Xia ruins." During the Shang Dynasty, Shanxi was an important sphere of influence for the Shang Dynasty. The author also analyzes the relationship between the Western Zhou royal family and the State of Jin, and thoroughly demonstrates that the Zhou people indeed originated from Shanxi.