central government. Under the next two dynasties, the Tang and the Song, China experienced a prolonged golden age. It became the richest, most powerful, and most advanced country in the world. The Tang Dynasty Expands China Wendi declared himself the first emperor of the Sui (sway) Dynasty. The dynasty lasted through only two emperors, from 581 to 618.
Brownsville, Kentucky. For the smaller locality in the Jackson Purchase, see Brownsville, Fulton County, Kentucky. Brownsville is a home rule-class city in Edmonson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the county seat. The population was 836 at the time of the 2010 census, down from 921 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Bowling Green metropolitan area.
Whitesville is a city in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 632 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Owensboro, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1844 by Dr. William White, and named for him. The current mayor of Whitesville is Mike Nugent. Whitesville is located at 37Â°40â²59â³N 86Â°52â²14â³W / 37.68306Â°N 86.87056Â°W / 37.68306; -86.87056 (37.683181, -86.870587). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.2 kmÂ²), all of it land.