Social Sciences
8 years ago

Debate over Marriage or War Shapes National Policy in Western Han Dynasty

Journal of Guizhou Normal University
The Debate about Marriage or War and National policy in Western Han Dynasty
Hou Yong-guo

Paper Summary

In the Western Han Dynasty, there was a debate between using marriage or war to handle invasions by minority groups. This debate caused intense arguments among government officials and scholars. The outcome of this debate had a significant impact on the dynasty's national policy-making and adjustments.

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