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Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty is generally considered to run from 1368 to 1644, and is sandwiched between the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The dynasty was founded by Zhu Yuanzhang who waited for the right time to seize control of the country. The dynasty started with a peasant rebellion and ended in civil disorder.

The dynasty is famous for its classic literary works produced during this time: Outlaws of the Marsh and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, among them Ming Dynasty architecture remains popular today, with many towns restoring a street to this era as a tourist attraction.

Latest articles in Ming Dynasty

 The Original Building of The Forbidden City in 1420

This article describes the building of The Forbidden City by Emperor Yongle in 1420 who moved his capital city to the Beiping and renamed it Beijing.

Sep 22, 2010 – Domina Smith

The Downfall of China's Ming Dynasty

In 1644 the once glorious Ming Dynasty was brought to an end by one of its own, the embittered ex-soldier and rebel leader Li Zicheng.

Sep 8, 2010 – Paris Franz

Zheng He Shipwreck on the African Coast to be Excavated

Zheng He deserves a higher rating in the annals of 'The Age of Exploration'. Excavations on the coast of Kenya may highlight his Ming Dynasty achievements.

Aug 11, 2010 – George Backwell

Art and Literature of China's Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, reshaped Chinese cultural history. From the construction of the Great Wall, to the appearance of fictional novels, it is was a famous era.

Sep 4, 2009 – Allene Reynolds

Emperor Hongwu Biography

Emperor Hongwu (or Zhu Yuanzhang) lived as a farmer, wandering monk and rebel leader and eventually become the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

May 7, 2009 – Christopher Evan Hearne

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