Shang. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

Shang

PRONUNCIATION:	shäng
	A Chinese dynasty (traditionally dated 1766–1122 b.c.) whose capital was present-day Anyang. The dynasty's reign was marked by a highly developed social structure, advanced writing, and the use of bronze.


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