Preface

Prehistoric Period (1700th millennium-21st century BC)

2 Fu Xi Shi (shi meant mister)

3 Nv Wa (nv meant female)

4 Yan Di & Huang Di (di meant king)

5 Chang’e & Hou Yi

6 Yao & Shun

7 Yu

Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC)

Zhou Dynasty West Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 BC)

Zhou Dynasty East Zhou Dynasty • The Spring & Autumn Period (770-476 BC)

11 Laozi

12 Guan Zhong & Bao Shuya

13 Sun Wu

14 Gou Jian

15 Xi Shi

16 Fan Li

17 Bian Que

18 Yu Boya & Zhong Ziqi

Zhou Dynasty East Zhou Dynasty • The Warring States Period (475-221 BC)

20 Zhuangzi

21 Qu Yuan

22 Jing Ke