Chapter 64: 623-628
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Hia Emperors
The Hia Dynasty (2205-1766 B.C.) is considered the first continuous dynasty of China, before what we now know as recorded history. For more, see this LINK
Also, from WIKI: The Xia Dynasty (Chinese: 夏朝; pinyin: Xià Cháo; Wade-Giles: hsia-ch'ao) of China is the first dynasty to be described in ancient historical records such as Records of the Grand Historian and Bamboo Annals. The Xia Dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great after Shun gave his throne to him. According to the traditional chronology based upon calculations by Liu Xin, the Xia ruled between 2205 BC and 1766 BC; however, according to the chronology based upon the Bamboo Annals, it is between 1989 BC and 1558 BC. The Xia Shang Zhou Chronology Project concluded with 2070 BC and 1600 BC. Although there are some scholars who have debated over whether the dynasty really existed, archaeological evidence points toward its existence. According to historical records, it was preceded by the period of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and followed by the Shang Dynasty.
Hsi and Ho
See page 622.
clogg'd and neuralgick
Hungover
Neuralgia- (pathology, neurology) An acute, severe, intermittent pain that radiates along a nerve. From WIKI
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invisible-Handed god
Allusion to Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations.
