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#135 - N. Song 3: A Lesser Empire
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34 minutes
Released:
Jan 3, 2018
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Song's second emperor, Taizong, wants to achieve the heights of Chinese glory, power, and territory just like the Tang and Han before him. But aspirations are easier than results, and he's going to have to contend with neighbor states on all sides far more powerful than his predecessors - and with his own position far weaker. Still it's either that or the utterly unthinkable: acknowledge that China is no longer the preeminent superpower of the East, but now just one state among equals.Time Period Covered:976-986 CE For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jan 3, 2018
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