Destruction of Qin: lose hearts, lose power

04/15/21 • 7 min

Stuff You Missed in Chinese History

Did you know that the Qin Dynasty only lasted for 15 years and that heavy rain helped wash it out completely?

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Did you know that the Qin Dynasty only lasted for 15 years and that heavy rain helped wash it out completely?

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You may already know that Shang Yang was the first person in Chinese history to successfully carry out a reform, the result of which strengthened and unified the Qin Dynasty. However, did you know that he died because of his accomplishment?

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