In the west the Roman empire was at its height

The early Han dynasty ruled China from 202 BCE to 9 CE (common era). There was a short break in this dynasty when it was ruled by Wang Mang. Then the later Han dynasty ruled from 23 CE to 220 CE and this was followed by a 45 year period known as the three kingdoms. The three kingdoms period is known as a romantic and adventurous period by the Chinese. Recreations of stories from this period are still very popular on Chinese television today.

(The Great Courses – From Tao to Mao: 5000 Years of Chinese History)

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