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1400 BCE
Chinese Writing
The earliest evidence of Chinese writing is found. It is found on Shang oracle bones. -
500 BCE
New Teachings
Lao-tzu develops teachings of Toa Te Ching. Hew was a legendary founder of Taoism. -
330 BCE
The Chuang Tzu
Chuang Tzu writes a book titled the Cuang Tzu. Chuang Tzu was a taoist philosopher. -
85 BCE
Record of the Historian
Ssu-ma Ch'ien writes Records of the Historian. This was a history of China through Wu Ti's reign. -
106
Lessons for Women
Pan Chao writes Lessons for Women. Pan Chao was a scholarly widow, sister of Pan Ku and imperial historian after his death. -
365
Birth of T'ao Ch'ien
T'ao Ch'ien was born. He was an important early lyric poet. -
699
Birth of Wang Wei
Wang Wei was born. He was a painter and a poet. -
868
Diamond Sutra
Diamond Sutra is published. It is the first book with a printed date.
