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The Development of the Sciences in China from the 4th to the End of the 12th Century

The Development of the Sciences in China from the 4th to the end of the 12th Century

By Kiyoshi Yabuuchi

Journal of World History, Vol. 4:2 (1958)

19th century view of a Chinese city

Abstract: For the period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the article covers mathematics, astronomy, medical sciences, pharmacology and agricultural techniques.  For the Sui to Tang period covers mathematics, astronomy, medical sciences, pharmacology, printing and paper making.  For the Wu-Tai to Sung period covers mathematics, cartography, astronomy, medical sciences, pharmacology, gunpowder and magnetism.

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Introduction: Unable to bear the oppression of the different races in northern China, the Chin Dynasty transferred the capital to the lower reaches of the Yang-tzu River in 317 AD, and thenceforth, the tract along the river came under the rule of the Eastern Chin. At the same time, many different races were in conflict and, at last, in 386 AD, the Northern Wei Dynasty was established and obtained control of northern Chian, thus causing the direct confrontation of North and South.

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