The difference between Asian independence and imperialism.

What are the differences between Asian imperialism and independence?

How did the Qin rulers build a powerful state which was ultimately expanded to become the first Chinese empire?

The Qin, a semi-barbarian people who were not Han Chinese, were able to build a powerful state which ultimately expanded to become the first Chinese empire. In spite of the apparent odds against such a state defeating all other powerful kingdoms and uniting China in 221 BCE, the Qin succeeded brilliantly. Why was this?

Imperial China

The topic I need to discuss is: Patterns and Charismatic Developments of Dynastic Transitions from the end of the Han to the Rise of the Sui (160~589 AD). Please provide me with information to guide me in the right direction.

Imperial China. Junior level course

THE TOPIC IS : MAJOR REFORMS UNDER THE NORTHERN WEI

Imperial China, Junior level course

THE TOPIC IS: SALIENT ASPECTS OF TANG(618-907) GOVERNMENT, SOCIETY, ECONOMY, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.