Its original capital had been located above the confluence of the Huang Ho and the Wei rivers, though that was moved after the first, or Western period, ended.
Its original capital had been located above the confluence of the Huang Ho and the Wei rivers, though that was moved after the first, or Western period, ended. Founded by Wu Wang, its later history can be deduced from the book that gives the middle period under this dynasty its name: the Spring and Autumn Annals. Eventually the power of the Eastern period was ended when Nan Wang was deposed by Chiao-Hsiang who invaded from Shangxi province in 255, during the Warring States period, and established the Ch'in dynasty. FTP identify this classical period in Chinese history that saw the introduction of the Ox-drawn plow, the concept of "Mandate of Heaven," and the thoughts and writings of Mo- ti and Confucius.
Its original capital had been located above the confluence of the Huang Ho and the Wei rivers, though that was moved after the first, or Western period, ended.
Chou or Zhou Dynasty