Скачать или смотреть Western Zhou Dynasty: State Formation, Ritual Order, and Territorial Expansion (1046–771 BCE)

This documentary examines the Western Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE), the period following the Zhou conquest of the Shang that reshaped early Chinese political and territorial organization.

Covering developments from 1046 to 1000 BCE in structured chronological detail, the episode analyzes how the Western Zhou state consolidated authority through enfeoffment, land grants, ritual codification, and military organization. It explores how regional lords were integrated into a broader political framework, how bronze inscriptions reinforced ritual hierarchy, and how territorial boundaries were managed across the Yellow River and Wei River regions.

Topics examined include:

Administrative evolution and governance structure

Enfeoffment system and territorial management

Ritual standardization and bronze vessel inscriptions

Military campaigns and frontier stabilization

Integration of peripheral zones into the Zhou political order

Using archaeological findings and recorded historical sources, this documentary presents a clear, evidence-based narrative suitable for students, educators, and viewers seeking a rigorous understanding of early Chinese state development.

Part of the Early China Historical Documentary Series.

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