Classical Chinese

Concept

A sophisticated written language developed in China, mastered only by the elite scholar-officials, reinforcing their power and the monopoly on literacy.

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Civilization #7: Homer's Iliad and the Birth of Greek Civilization

Civilization #7: Homer's Iliad and the Birth of Greek Civilization

Predictive History

A sophisticated written language developed in China, mastered only by the elite scholar-officials, reinforcing their power and the monopoly on literacy.