East Asian History

East Asian history encompasses the rich and diverse histories of countries like China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It includes ancient civilizations with early innovations such as writing, philosophy, and centralized states, as well as periods of unification and division. Major events include the rise and fall of dynasties, cultural developments like Confucianism and Buddhism, invasions, colonial influences, modernization, and conflicts like wars and territorial disputes. These histories reveal a complex interplay of tradition and change, shaping national identities and regional dynamics that continue to influence East Asia today.