| − | '''Qin Shi Huang''' was the first emperor of [[China]]. He ruled from 221 BC until his death in 210 BC at the age of 50. | + | '''Qin Shi Huang''' was a ruler who founded the Chinese nation by unifying the [[Warring States]]. He ruled from 221 BC until his death in 210 BC at the age of 50. |
| − | With extensive iron deposits and a totalitarian "legalist" governing structure, the State of Qin had advantages compared to China's other [[Warring States]]. In a nine-year war, Qin defeated the other states and forged an empire. The king of Qin took the imperial title "Qin Shi Huangdi" (first emperor of Qin). | + | With extensive iron deposits and a totalitarian "[[Legalism|Legalist]]" governing structure, the [[State of Qin]] had advantages compared to the other Warring States. In a nine-year war, Qin defeated the other states and forged an empire. The king of Qin took the title "Qin Shi Huangdi" (first emperor of Qin). |