It is difficult to define when the very beginning of Taiwan history started. However according to the most up-date information provided by the Anthropology Studies of National Taiwan University (NTU), Taiwan history can be generally divided into five significant periods as shown in the following:
| Time Period | Description |
|---|---|
| 3rd - 9th century | Early History |
| 9th - 15th century | Settlement |
| 15th - 19th century | Formal Recognition and Immigration (Important period of Taiwan History) |
| 1895 - 1945 | Japanese Control |
| 1945 ---- | Modern Development |
History of Taiwan, World Facts Book of Taiwan
Taiwan History
Brief History of Taiwan
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