Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A Chinese dynasty (traditionally dated 1766–1122 BC) whose second capital was present-day Anyang. The dynasty's reign was marked by a complex social structure, the development of a written language, and the use of bronze.
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- noun the imperial dynasty ruling China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries BC
Etymologies
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Jam at the Shang is co-presented by Shangri-La Edsa Plaza, Jam 88.3, and Smart Kid. posted by Dean at
go, mango jam, go! (there, now my wife won't kill me) Dean Francis Alfar 2005
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In the ensuing discussion carried on in various writings for and against, which did not circulate beyond the circle of the missionaries only one of those working in China declared himself against the use of the name Shang-ti.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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When we were there Dowe was almost blind and living in Shang, but had managed to collect
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We saw in the Shû that the name Shang gave place to Yin after the time of Pan-kang, B.C. 1401 to 1374.
The Shih King From the Sacred Books of the East Volume 3 James Legge 1856
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In China for instance, long before Buddhism and Taoism, the Chinese had a concept of one God who they refer to as Shang Di (Emperor of Heaven).
Latest Articles 2010
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In China for instance, long before Buddhism and Taoism, the Chinese had a concept of one God who they refer to as Shang Di (Emperor of Heaven).
Latest Articles 2010
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In China for instance, long before Buddhism and Taoism, the Chinese had a concept of one God who they refer to as Shang Di (Emperor of Heaven).
Latest Articles 2010
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Antiquities Around 4,000 years ago, a group of warriors in northeastern China established the region's second dynasty, dubbed the Shang.
The China Factor Kelly Crow 2011
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I was actually trying to single out Shang Yang from the rest of the 'legalists', and tried to argue that the later legalists probably have mis-understood Shang's spirit and believes. in other words, calling Shang a legalist is a misnomer.
Misnomer of the legalist Shang Yang, and how to fix the mess in China's legal system Sun Bin 2005
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The Shang were the first literate culture in East Asia and are well known for crafting ornate bronze ritual vessels.
Shang City Uncovered 2000
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