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

2012-03-08

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In which 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.

Chapters:

Introduction: China 00:00

Dynasties of China 0:39

The Mandate of Heaven 3:08

The Qin Dynasty 4:59

Confucius and Confucianism 6:32

An Open letter to the Xia Dynasty 8:21

Ren and Li 9:17

The Problem with Early Written Chinese History 9:57

Credits 11:40

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Introduction: China
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Dynasties of China
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The Mandate of Heaven
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The Qin Dynasty
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Confucius and Confucianism
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An Open letter to the Xia Dynasty
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Ren and Li
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The Problem with Early Written Chinese History
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Credits
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