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How Did the Zhou Justify Overthrowing the Shang? - The Political Construction of the Zhou Victory | Sleepy Facts About History
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Three thousand years ago, a western power called Zhou defeated the established Shang state at a place called Muye. The traditional story describes a wicked king who lost the favor of Heaven, defecting armies, and a swift, morally justified victory that established a new dynasty. But when we ask what actually happened on that battlefield, the familiar narrative begins to unravel, revealing a far more elusive historical event beneath centuries of moral embroidery.
This episode examines the…
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