The Virtuous King Wen of Zhou: Forging Long-lasting Righteousness Amidst a Nation in Chaos
The Shang Dynasty (1556 – 1046 BC) was the first dynasty in traditional Chinese history to be supported by archeological findings. It replaced the Xia Dynasty, a semi-legendary regime, when its last king, Jie, was said to have become immoral, tyrannical, and lascivious. It was Cheng Tang who overthrew Jie, becoming the first king of…
