China during the periods 221bc to 220ad and 581ad to 907 ad.

For two periods of approximately 400 years, spanning from 221 B.C. to 220 A.D. and 581 A.D. to 907 A.D., China developed into a full-fledged empire whose control was vast an impacting. These empires were established through force and were held in place by a complex form of leadership and by putting an emphasis on Confucian ideals. This can be seen in three Chinese dynasties; the Han, Sui, and Tan. Even though they differed in some …

…against them. Throughout history, the victors have drawn the lines, and they have taken that role usually by force. Nevertheless, they were victorious due to a higher level of knowledge and intelligence than that of their opponents. Plus, to be on top for a while requires even more intelligence because allies need to be formed and both enemies and civilians need to be kept in check. Thus, the pen is truly mightier than the sword.