Qin Dynasty

3. What events led to the establishment of the Qin Empire? What school of political thought did the emperor follow? What did he accomplish?

The Qin Dynasty, despite its brief duration, had a long background. As early as the eighth century B.C., the state arose in the Wei Valley, where the Zhou had earlier commenced political life. The Qin simultaneously absorbed two ways of life. Over five centuries, its kings slowly expanded their domains. By 221 B.C., they had conquered all China as it then existed. What practices kings had earlier practiced over their limited domains were now put into effect throughout ...