Crash Course: World History S1E7 — 2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

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Crash Course: World History•Season 1•Episode 7

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

6.2/10 · 16 votesMar 8, 201212 min

Ranked #40 of 42 in Season 1•−0.8 vs season avg

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

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Episode Summary

"2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7" is episode 7 of Crash Course: World History season 1. It scored 6.2/10 from 16 votes, ranking #40 of 42 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on March 8, 2012.

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