Tao Yuanming, etc.; Translators: Yang Xianyi & Gladys Yang, etc. Contents: The Han, Wei and Six Dynasties period in China, which lasted from 206 BC to AD 589, was rife with political turmoil ...

Liu Bang established the powerful Han Dynasty in 206 B.C. During the Han Dynasty, agriculture, handicrafts and commerce flourished, and the population reached 50 million. During his reign (140-87 ...