Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture

Cosmopolitan Chang’an: Tang Dynasty Capital

Educational Sep 22, 2017 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: Track the historical significance and changing fortunes of the Grand Canal. Beginning in the Sui Dynasty, explore the evolution and engineering of the canal system and its vital role in imperial economics, politics, and culture. Learn about its maintenance and management, its varied personnel, and how the health of the canal directly mirrored the political health of the empire.

Educational Sep 22, 2017 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2017
Run Time: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.