The Last Empire/The Age of Revolution -
story of china

Journey back in time to see the splendor of the last Chinese dynasty, the Qing. Witness the fateful First Opium War, which sparked the fall of the empire, and, after the 20th-century revolutions, the birth of today's China.

Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 103

About The Story of China with Michael Wood:

This series, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world's oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day.

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