Embark on a comprehensive journey through Chinese history with this 8-hour video series. Explore fascinating topics ranging from ancient Greek influences in Afghanistan to the rise of the Tang Dynasty and beyond. Discover pivotal battles like Mobei and Guandu, delve into the intricacies of the Three Kingdoms period, and uncover the origins of the Huns. Learn about Roman-Chinese relations, the secrets of silk production, and the powerful impact of the Mongol Empire. Investigate lesser-known aspects of Chinese history, including the anti-Caliphate alliance with the Tang, the bloodiest conflicts like the An Lushan Rebellion, and the maritime dominance of Zheng He. Examine the historical basis of cultural icons like Mulan, the origins of Chinese Triads, and the resistance against European colonization. Gain insights into the earliest Chinese armies, their tactics, and the reign of Emperor Han Wudi, one of China's greatest conquerors.
Overview
Syllabus
Ancient Greek State in Afghanistan.
Battle of Mobei 119 BC - Han–Xiongnu War DOCUMENTARY.
The Greco-Chinese War Over the Heavenly Horses.
Roman-Chinese Relations and Contacts.
Battle of Guandu 200 - Three Kingdoms DOCUMENTARY.
Sun Ce and Establishment of Eastern Wu - Three Kingdoms DOCUMENTARY.
Red Cliffs and Jiangling 208 - THREE KINGDOMS DOCUMENTARY.
Rise of Jin and the War of the Eight Princes DOCUMENTARY.
Huns: The Origin.
How the Romans Stole Silk Production Secrets from China.
Emperor Taizong and the Rise of the Tang Dynasty DOCUMENTARY.
Last Sassanids and the anti-Caliphate alliance with Tang.
Battle of Talas 751 - Abbasid - Tang War DOCUMENTARY.
An Lushan Rebellion - One of the Bloodiest Conflicts in History.
Mongols: Rise of the Empire - Battle of Yehuling 1211 DOCUMENTARY.
Mongols: Civil Wars and Conquest of China - Battle of Yamen 1279 DOCUMENTARY.
Mongols Season 1 Full - from Genghis to Kublai.
Mongols: Invasions of Japan 1274 and 1281 DOCUMENTARY.
Zheng He's Floating City: When China Dominated the Oceans.
Is Mulan historical?.
Ancient Origins of the Chinese Triads.
Koxinga - Chinese Pirate Who Fought European Colonization.
Nanman: the Lost Tribe of South China DOCUMENTARY.
Earliest Chinese Armies - Armies and Tactics DOCUMENTARY.
Emperor Han Wudi - Ancient China's Greatest Conqueror.
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