The Imprint of China's First Emperor on the Distant Realm of Eastern Shandong (Gary M. Feinman , Linda M. Nicholas, and Hui Fang 2010) By Gary Feinman and Linda Nicholas

https://www.academia.edu/325540/The_Imprint_of_Chinas_First_Emperor_on_the_Distant_Realm_of_Eastern_Shandong_Gary_M_Feinman_Linda_M_Nicholas_and_Hui_Fang_2010_?email_work_card=title&li=0 This research examines the impact of imperialism as embodied by Qin Shihuangdi, China’s first emperor, on the coastal region of southeastern Shandong Province. By integrating archaeological evidence with historical texts, the authors aim to provide a holistic understanding of the territory’s transformation following Shihuangdi's conquests. Insights from systematic archaeological surveys reveal settlement patterns that illuminate the interactions between the Qin state and the region, challenging previous notions of Shandong as a peripheral area in Chinese civilization. ...