The Han Dynasty: Politics and Society
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Han Dynasty
Overview of the Han Dynastys significance and timeline

Module #2
The Fall of Qin and the Rise of Han
The transition from Qin to Han, including the role of Xiang Yu and Liu Bang

Module #3
The Early Han:Gaozu and the Imperial System
The establishment of the Han imperial system, capital, and government

Module #4
The Imperial Bureaucracy
The development of the imperial bureaucracy, including the role of officials and eunuchs

Module #5
Confucianism and the Imperial Exam System
The rise of Confucianism as the official state ideology and its impact on the exam system

Module #6
Regional Administration and Local Government
The structure and function of regional administration, including provinces, commanderies, and counties

Module #7
The Economy:Agriculture, Trade, and Commerce
The Han economy, including agricultural policies, trade, and commerce

Module #8
Taxation and Monetary Policy
The Han taxation system, including the salt and iron monopolies, and monetary policy

Module #9
The Military:Defense and Expansion
The Han military, including its structure, campaigns, and territorial expansion

Module #10
Frontier Policy and Border Relations
Han relations with neighboring states, including the Xiongnu, Korea, and Vietnam

Module #11
Social Hierarchy and the Aristocracy
The Han social hierarchy, including the aristocracy, gentlemen, and commoners

Module #12
Slavery and the Economy
The institution of slavery in Han China, including its economic significance

Module #13
Women in Han Society
The roles and status of women in Han society, including marriage, family, and education

Module #14
Religion and Belief Systems
The religious landscape of Han China, including Daoism, Buddhism, and popular belief systems

Module #15
Literature and Art
Han literature, including poetry, history, and fiction, as well as art and architecture

Module #16
Science and Technology
Han achievements in science and technology, including astronomy, medicine, and engineering

Module #17
The Later Han:Crisis and Reform
The challenges faced by the Later Han, including eunuch power, peasant rebellions, and reform efforts

Module #18
The Fall of the Han
The factors contributing to the fall of the Han Dynasty, including warlordism, fragmentation, and the rise of the Three Kingdoms

Module #19
Han Legacies
The lasting impact of the Han Dynasty on Chinese history, politics, and culture

Module #20
Historiography and Sources
Introduction to the primary sources for Han history, including the Records of the Grand Historian and the Han shu

Module #21
Archaeology and Material Culture
The contributions of archaeology to our understanding of Han society, including tomb excavations and artifact analysis

Module #22
Comparative Perspectives
Comparing the Han Dynasty to other ancient civilizations, including Rome, Greece, and Persia

Module #23
The Han in Modern China
The significance of the Han Dynasty in modern Chinese nationalism, politics, and identity

Module #24
Controversies and Debates
Current debates and controversies in Han historiography, including the nature of the Han state and society

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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The Han Dynasty: Politics and Society ( 25 Modules )

The Han Dynasty: Politics and Society
( 25 Modules )