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The '''Five Dynasties''' was an era of political upheaval in 10th-century China. In the northern capital of Kaifeng, five regime succeeded one after another. More than a dozen states, referred to collectively as the [[Ten Kingdoms]], were established elsewhere, mainly in [[south China]].

The '''Five Dynasties''' was an era of political upheaval in 10th-century China. In the northern capital of Kaifeng, five regime succeeded one after another. More than a dozen states, referred to collectively as the [[Ten Kingdoms]], were established elsewhere, mainly in [[south China]].

The [[Later Liang (Five Dynasties)|Later Liang]], the first of the five dynasties, was established upon the fall of the [[Tang dynasty]] in 907. The era ended with the founding of the [[Song dynasty]] in 960. Many states were ruled by independent-minded military governors long before 907. One of the kingdoms, the Northern Han, survived until 979.

The Later Liang, the first of the five dynasties, was established upon the fall of the [[Tang dynasty]] in 907. The era ended with the founding of the [[Song dynasty]] in 960. Many states were ruled by independent-minded military governors long before the collapse of the Tang. One of the kingdoms, the Northern Han, survived until 979.

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Poetry and wood-block printing flowered in this period. The [[Five Classics]] were published by [[Feng Dao]], the Chinese [[Johannes Gutenberg|Gutenberg]]. The canal and dam system of northern China fell into disrepair, leading to extensive flooding and famine. Commerce grew so quickly that there was a shortage of metallic currency. This was partly addressed by the creation of bank drafts, or "flying money" (''feiqian''), as well as by certificates of deposi

Poetry and wood-block printing flowered in this period. The [[Five Classics]] were published by [[Feng Dao]], the Chinese [[Johannes Gutenberg|Gutenberg]]. The canal and dam system of northern China fell into disrepair, leading to extensive flooding and famine. Commerce grew so quickly that there was a shortage of metallic currency. This was partly addressed by the creation of bank drafts, or "flying money" (''feiqian''), as well as by certificates of deposi