Crash Course: World History

Season 1 Episode 7: 2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese history and the emperors (and empress) who made it. Included is a brief introduction to all the dynasties in Chinese history and an introduction to Confucius and the Confucian emphasis on filial piety, the role the mandate of heaven played in organizing China, and how China became the first modern state.

Genre:

Talk, Documentary

Seasons:

2

Episodes:

72

Actor:

John Green

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2012

IMDb:

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