Spring and Autumn Period

The Spring and Autumn Period ({{zh-cp|c=春秋時代|p=Chūnqiū Shídài}}) represented an era in Chinese history between 722 BC and 481 BC. The period takes its name from the Spring and Autumn Annals, a chronicle of the period whose authorship was traditionally attributed to Confucius. During the Spring and Autumn Period, power became decentralized. This period was filled with battles and annexation of some 170 smaller states. The slow crumbling of nobility resulted in widespread literacy; increasing literacy encouraged freedom of thought and technological advancement. This era is followed by the Warring States Period.

Related Topics:
722 BC - 481 BC - Spring and Autumn Annals - Confucius - Warring States Period

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