The History of Ming Dynasty (China) : Every Year

History of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) This video visualizes the territorial evolution and historical trajectory of the Ming Dynasty, spanning from its founding to its final remnants. Historical Timeline: State of Wu 吳國 (1364 – 1368): The pre-dynastic period under Zhu Yuanzhang. Ming Dynasty 明朝 (1368 – 1644): The era of unified imperial rule. Southern Ming 南明 (1644 – 1662): The loyalist resistance following the fall of Beijing. Kingdom of Tungning 明鄭 (1662 – 1683): The Zheng regime based in Taiwan. Errata & Corrections: Image Error: Please note that the portraits for the Hongguang Emperor (弘光帝) and Yongli Emperor (永曆帝) of the Southern Ming were inaccurate in the video. Terminology: For the Kingdom of Tungning, the title "Ruler" is a more accurate designation than "Prince." Credits: Reference: Inspired by the work of Histodome.    / @histodome   Music: Palace Memories by S.E.N.S. (from the documentary The Palace Museum).    • 神思者 S.E.N.S. / 故宮的回憶 Palace Memories