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2025
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| Accesso online: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17782830 |
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Sommario:
- The Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) represents a foundational epoch in Chinese history, characterized by the consolidation of a vast and enduring imperial state. This paper argues that the unprecedented longevity and influence of the Han Empire stemmed from a dynamic and synergistic nexus of technological and administrative innovation, the sophisticated development of global trade and diplomatic networks, and the establishment of a powerful, meritocratic bureaucratic apparatus. Innovations ranging from papermaking and advanced metallurgy to sophisticated water-powered machinery revolutionized daily life, military capabilities, and administrative efficiency. Simultaneously, the proactive expansion and management of routes like the Silk Road fostered vital economic and cultural exchanges with Central Asia and beyond, integrating Han China into a wider Eurasian system. Crucially, these advancements were underpinned and propelled by a highly centralized and Confucian-influenced bureaucracy, which provided the organizational capacity, stability, and ideological cohesion necessary to manage a sprawling empire and leverage its innovations and networks effectively. Through a comprehensive historical analysis, this study explores how these three interconnected pillars—innovation, global networks, and bureaucratic power—interacted to forge an empire of unparalleled scale and lasting legacy, establishing a blueprint for subsequent Chinese imperial governance and development.