China-Late Shang

Dataset of 41 statuses (positions) found in the archaeological and historical literature on the Late Shang Dynasty (1250 to 1046 BC). For each status, the expected roles and actual behaviors are listed, as are the rank (relative position) and bases for legitimacy or anyone holding the given status. Additional information on the society or status-holders' roles/behaviors are given as are all references from which the information came.

本数据集收录了晚商时期（公元前1250年至公元前1046年）考古与历史文献中记载的41种位阶（职位）。针对每一种位阶，本数据集均列出了其预设职能与实际履职行为、等级（相对位次）、该位阶的合法性依据，以及担任该位阶的人员相关信息。此外，还补充了所属社会背景、位阶持有者的职能与行为细节，并附上了所有信息来源的参考文献。