Wang Jian was a distinguished Chinese military General from the State of Qin during the Warring States period. Under his command, the Qin army conquered the states of Zhao, Yan, and Chu. He is regarde
A Qing dynasty portrait of Wang Jian
The Warring States period in Chinese history comprises the final centuries of the Zhou dynasty, which were characterized by warfare, bureaucratic and military reform, and political consolidation. It f
The seven Warring States of Yan, Zhao, Han, Wei, Qi, Chu, Qin c. 260 BC