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History of the World podcast

Vol 4 Ep 65 - China: Tang Dynasty

Jan 1, 2024
Learn about the origins of Chinese civilization, the geopolitical situation of Tang China, the power and influence of Wu Zhi Tian, the rise and rebellion of Anne Lu Shan, and the rise and fall of Zhu Wen, leading to the downfall of the Tang dynasty.
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  • The Tang Dynasty brought back the glory of a united Chinese nation for the first time since the Han Dynasty.
  • The overexpansion and diverse ethnicities put significant pressures on the Tang Dynasty, threatening its existence.

Deep dives

The Rise of the Zhou Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty podcast episode discusses the early origins of Chinese civilization and the rise of the Zhou Dynasty. The episode highlights the centralization of governance under the Joe Dynasty, the intellectual and spiritual advancements during the Warring States period, and the formation of the Qing Dynasty under the Emperor Qing-Chu-Wang. It also covers the significance of the Han Dynasty in introducing papermaking and trade routes with the Roman Empire.

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