The formation of the Seven Warring States was the culmination of trends during the preceding Spring and Autumn period, when the patchwork of states created by the Western Zhou dynasty was conquered and absorbed through warfare, coalescing into seven larger polities. Qin, Qi, Chu, and Yan already existed as states during that period; Qin and Yan, owing to their remote locations, were traditionally considered second-tier powers, while Chu and Qi were among the dominant states of the period, in direct competition with the State of Jin. In 403 BCE, King Weilie of Zhou recognized Jin’s partition, leading to the creation of three new states: Wei, Zhao, and Han. Other significant states included Wu and Yue, with the latter conquering the former in 473 BC.
Hero (Ying Xiong) (2002) Review
Hero is a frustrating movie since the lack of emotional investment keeps one at such a distance that all you can do is admire the pretty pictures. Credit where credit is due they deliver those pretty pictures in spades.