Hi AHers,
Because my knowledge on China is relatively limited, especially in the pre-1900 period, I was wondering how exactly the dynastic titles worked?
For instance, the Former Qin dynasty, was it known as that at the time? Was it a name given in retrospect? Does 'former' mean something other than the conventional English meaning when used in this context?
Because my knowledge on China is relatively limited, especially in the pre-1900 period, I was wondering how exactly the dynastic titles worked?
For instance, the Former Qin dynasty, was it known as that at the time? Was it a name given in retrospect? Does 'former' mean something other than the conventional English meaning when used in this context?