Lecture
Zvi Ben-Dor Benite
China, Part 2: The Rise of the Zhou Dynasty
Summary
Continuing our fascinating presentation on Chinese history, we will focus on the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BCE), its significant rulers, and the technological and social changes during its prominence. We will also cover the dynasty’s decline and the rise of the Spring and Autumn period, as well as the Hundred Schools of Thought.
Zvi Ben-Dor Benite
Zvi Ben-Dor Benite is Professor of History and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University. He is the author and editor of several books on Chinese History, Islamic History, and Jewish World history.