Early societies developed along the Yellow River in China starting around 5000 BCE. The Xia and Shang dynasties emerged around 2200 BCE and 1766 BCE respectively, establishing hereditary monarchies and organized agricultural societies. The Shang utilized advanced bronze metallurgy and built fortified cities. By 1122 BCE, the Zhou dynasty overthrew the Shang using new iron weapons and decentralized political authority. Regional states grew more powerful, and internal conflicts increased during the Warring States period from 403-221 BCE, setting the stage for unification under Qin rule.
CONTENTS.
I. A Romance ....
II. From Captivity to a Throne .
III. Royal Festivals ....
IV. Israel's Greatest Prophet
V. The Faithful Friend
VI. The Faithful Friend— Concluded
VII. The Kings of Judah
VIII. The Kings of Judah — Continued
IX. The Kings of Judah — Continued
X. The Kings of Judah — Continued
XI. The Kings of Judah — Concluded
XII. The Kings of Israel
XIII. The Kings of Israel — Continued
XIV. The Kings of Israel — Concluded
CONTENTS.
I. A Romance ....
II. From Captivity to a Throne .
III. Royal Festivals ....
IV. Israel's Greatest Prophet
V. The Faithful Friend
VI. The Faithful Friend— Concluded
VII. The Kings of Judah
VIII. The Kings of Judah — Continued
IX. The Kings of Judah — Continued
X. The Kings of Judah — Continued
XI. The Kings of Judah — Concluded
XII. The Kings of Israel
XIII. The Kings of Israel — Continued
XIV. The Kings of Israel — Concluded