A Mixed Assessment: The Han Empire under Emperor Wu-ti.
This paper assesses the Han Empire under the Emperor Wu-ti and discusses the pros and cons. In the end, any assessment of Emperor's Wu-ti's reign is mixed. On the positive side, his innovations shaped the development of the imperial state for centuries, while his military achievements shaped the territorial geography of China. However, these were accomplished at a considerable economic and human cost to the country as a whole. 10.5 pgs. 17 f/c. 5b.
