The history of China is generally presented according to the dynasty to which the period’s ancient rulers belonged. From its inauguration in c. 2070 BC to the abdication of its last emperor in 1912, China was ruled by a series of 13 successive dynasties. 1. Xia Dynasty (c. 2070-1600 BC) The Xia dynasty was the … Continue reading The 13 Dynasties that Ruled China in Order