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Michael Wood recounts the tale of one of China's most famous dynasties beginning with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel who founded one of greatest eras in Chinese history.

This compelling documentary series, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world's oldest continuous state, from its ancient past to the present day.

Primary Title
  • The Story of China
Episode Title
  • The Ming
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 16 October 2016
Start Time
  • 19 : 30
Finish Time
  • 20 : 35
Duration
  • 65:00
Episode
  • 4
Channel
  • Prime
Broadcaster
  • Sky Network Television
Programme Description
  • This compelling documentary series, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world's oldest continuous state, from its ancient past to the present day.
Episode Description
  • Michael Wood recounts the tale of one of China's most famous dynasties beginning with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel who founded one of greatest eras in Chinese history.
Classification
  • PGR
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Television programs--United Kingdom
Genres
  • Documentary
  • History
Subjects
  • Television programs--United Kingdom