The Tyrant who Built the Grand Canal & how it Changed China
The medieval Grand Canal was a major waterway linking northern and southern China, and was a vital part of multiple Chinese dynasties. This video explores the history of this Grand Canal - its construction under the notorious tyrant Emperor Yang of Sui and the important role in played in the growth of Chinese civilization over the subsequent five centuries. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:44 Initial Segment of the Canal 1:28 Ascension of Emperor Yang 2:19 New Capital at Luoyang 3:46 Need for a New Canal 5:03 Emperor Yang’s Canal Projects 6:41 Wars against Gorguyeo 7:26 Fall of Emperor Yang 8:21 Grand Canal under the Tang Dynasty 11:42 Fall of the Tang Dynasty 12:36 Grand Canal under the Song Dynasty #china #chinesehistory #asia #tangdynasty #songdynasty #suidynasty #geography #yangzhou #luoyang #kaifeng #chang'an #xi'an
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