the five dynasties period ten kingdoms period (jan 1, 907 – jan 1, 960)

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The 50 years between the fall of the Tang dynasty and establishment of the Song dynasty were dominated by internal strife and chaos.

In north China, 5 would-be dynasties followed one another in succession. During the same period, 10 regimes dominated separate regions of south China.

Despite the political turmoil, some key developments took place during this time. The printing of books – which had begun in the Tang dynasty – became popular.

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