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Question:I need websites on emperors of China, China, and facts of China except for: google, ask, yahoo, and wikipedia


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Some Facts about Emperors of China by Char4U.com

In Chinese history, there were hundreds of emperors throughout various periods or dynasties. Listed below are some interesting facts about emperors of China.

* The first emperor of China: Yin Zheng of Qin Dynasty (221 BC–206 BC)
* The last emperor of China: Pu Yi of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD)
* The Chinese emperor who reigned for the longest period: Kang Xi of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD)
* The Chinese emperor who reigned for the shortest period: Wanyan Chenglin of Jin Dynasty (1115 - 1234 AD)
* The oldest emperor when ascending the throne: Wu Zetian of Tang Dynasty (617 - 907 AD)
* The youngest emperor when ascending the throne: Liu Long of Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD)
*    The most longevous Chinese emperor: Qian Long of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD)
* The least longevous Chinese emperor: Liu Long of Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD)
* The Chinese emperor with the most children: Kan Xi of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD)
*    The most atrocious Chinese emperor: Hong Wu of Ming Dynasty (1368―1644 AD)
* The Chinese emperor who was most famous for his poems: Hou Zhu of Southern Chen Dynasty (557 - 582 AD)
*     The Chinese emperor who was most famous for his calligraphy and paintings: Zhao Ji of Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD)

History of Engineering: Wheelbarrow
Chuko Liang (181-234 A.D.) of China is considered to be the inventor of the wheelbarrow. Liang was a general who used the wheelbarrows to transport supplies injured soldiers. The Chinese wheelbarrows had two wheels and required two men to propel and steer.

You should be able to find the info you need at these sites.

www.char4u.com
www-chaos.umd.edu
www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/chinese/emperors
inventors.about.com
www.cartsandwagons.com

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If you have access to the journal Technology and Culture you can find in it a very useful article about wheelbarrows.