007 - Zhou Troubles

The Western Zhou is approaching its zenith. But as with all good things, they are not forever. This week, we dive into the middle years of the Western Zhou Dynasty and all the fun and conflict it saw.

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Listen to this episode from The History of China on Spotify. The Western Zhou is approaching its zenith. But as with all good things, they are not forever. This week, we dive into the middle years of the Western Zhou Dynasty and all the fun and conflict it saw.

Map of the Western Zhou Dynasty

Here you can see the states of just after the period this episode looked at. Notice the Chu to the southwest.

While still far from being alive at this point, I think it’s time we get a look at Sima Qian, the Han-era Historian who we have mentioned oh-so-much.

Tribal locations

Carving of King Xuan of Zhou (the one who got shot by a Ghost)