Qin

Map of Qin Dynasty []


 * The Qin rule came to an end shortly after the First Emperor's death. He ruled only for a short 37 years
 * the dynasty is also notorious for the "Qin bibliocaust," in which all non"sensible" books were ordered burned
 * His son took over, but he was not enjoyed by the people either because he could not be satisfied and was quickly overthrown.
 * The public works and taxes were too great of a burden to the population.
 * The Qin's first ruler, Shi Huangdi, was not a popular leader.
 * He banned all books that advocated forms of government.

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