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The great Taiping Rebellion, the fall of the Empire and the rise of Mao.
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Michael Wood tells the dramatic tale of China's last empire, the Qing.
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The time of the Great Wall , the Forbidden City and treasure ships sent on ocean voyages.
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Michael Wood tells the tale of China's Renaissance.
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Michael Wood conjures up China's first great international age, the Tang Dynasty.
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Michael Wood returns to the beginnings of Chinese history to find clues to today's China.
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Survey the three great revolutions that gave birth to today's China.
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Hear the story of China’s most famous dynasty.
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Discover the splendors of China’s last empire, the Qing.
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Learn about China’s Renaissance under the Song Dynasty.
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Explore China’s first international age under the Tang Dynasty.
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Search for the roots of today's China in both its history and modern celebrations.
