Kublai Khan: ruler of the waves
History Extra podcast
The Downfall of Southern Song
This chapter explores the naval strategies and challenges faced during Kublai Khan's conquest, highlighting the failures of the Jin dynasty's navy and the Mongols' confrontations with the Southern Song. It culminates in the tragic surrender of the young emperor and the doomed efforts of loyalists to protect him amidst the Mongols' relentless advance.
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