Warring States Period (1 janv. 475 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 221 av. J.-C.)
Description:
7 States fight for control, 476 – 221 BCERulers declare themselves king
Independent of Zhou
535 – 286 BCE, 358 wars between states
A new kind of warfare
Cavalry
Mounted archers / Mongolian steeds
Large infantry armies (now 200k vs. 10k)
Universal conscription
New iron weapons / new armor
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 475 av. J.-C.
1 janv. 221 av. J.-C.
~ 254 years