The Story of China
2016 · Documentary · 1 Season · 6 Episodes ·
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
1. AncestorsMichael Wood joins the Qin family reunion, as 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors.
2. Silk Roads and China ShipsMichael Wood tells the tale of China's first international age under the Tang Dynasty.
3. The Golden AgeMichael Wood focuses on the Song dynasty era (960-1279), including its art, inventions and cuisine.
4. The MingThe tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
5. The Last EmpireMichael Wood looks at China's Qing empire, which lasted from 1644 to 1912. Under the Qing, China doubled in size and became arguably the world's greatest economy.
6. The Age of RevolutionMichael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
