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The 11 pages that link to Western Han dynasty, each with the reason it gives.

• Records of the Grand HistorianRelated: Sima Qian compiled his history within this empire’s court and political institutions.

• Book of HanBroader topic: This is the dynasty whose history the book records.

• Dong ZhongshuNarrower topic: Dong Zhongshu developed his career amid the Western Han court’s search for political unity.

• Wang MangNarrower topic: Wang Mang rose within its court before replacing its ruling house.

• Xin dynastyNarrower topic: Xin replaced the Western Han after Wang Mang accumulated authority at court.

• Emperor Guangwu of HanNarrower topic: Guangwu revived the Han tradition whose earlier phase this dynasty represents.

• Zhang HengCompared with: It provides a chronological contrast with the Eastern Han setting of Zhang Heng’s career.

• Jia YiNarrower topic: Jia Yi served during its early consolidation under Emperor Wen.

• Wei QingNarrower topic: Wei Qing’s career unfolded during its military expansion under Emperor Wu.

• Emperor Xuan of HanNarrower topic: Xuan's reign belongs to the Western Han's recovery after a destabilizing succession struggle.

• Sima XiangruBroader topic: Sima Xiangru served at the court of this earlier Han period.