Unification of China and Founding of Imperial Qin by Qin Shi Huang
221 BCE
Ying Zheng conquers the 6 rival states, abolishing feudalism to become China's First Emperor.
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Stèles gravées du mont Tai et du mont Yi
Sima Qian, Shiji (Chapitre 6 : Annales de Qin Shi Huang)
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