The Story of China

S01E05: The Last Empire

The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

Overview

Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.

Episodes

Ancestors

S01E01 Ancestors

January 21, 2016 60 min
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
Silk Roads and China Ships

S01E02 Silk Roads and China Ships

January 28, 2016 7.0 60 min
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
The Golden Age

S01E03 The Golden Age

February 4, 2016 60 min
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
The Ming

S01E04 The Ming

February 11, 2016 60 min
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
The Last Empire

S01E05 The Last Empire

February 18, 2016 7.0 60 min
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
The Age of Revolution

S01E06 The Age of Revolution

February 25, 2016 60 min
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.

Cast

Michael Wood
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter

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