Young Scholars Should Not Rashly Assert the Nonexistence of Slave Society in Ancient China——A Commentary on Chen,Xiao Chen,and the Society of Shang and Zhou Dynasties
The book Chen,Xiao Chen,and the Society of Shang and Zhou Dynasties suggests that ancient China did not experience a slave society;"Chen"is not a slave,but a"Zhang"with a high status.This view is inaccurate and not comprehensive.In fact,during the pre Qin period,there were numerous slaves who could be referred to as"Chen"in addition to many other titles.This can be clearly seen from the inscriptions on the Western Zhou Dynasty.In addition,there are many other symbols of slave society.Guo Moruo and other older academic masters believe that China has experienced a slave society.Our young scholars should not underestimate the fact that there was no slave society in ancient China.
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