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The Establishment of the Yuan Dynasty (1271): Kublai Khan Rules China – Examine the Formal Establishment of the Yuan Dynasty by Kublai Khan, Grandson of Genghis Khan, Marking the First Time All of China Was Ruled by a Non-Han Dynasty, Exploring Mongol Administrative Policies and Their Interaction with Chinese Culture.

The Establishment of the Yuan Dynasty (1271): Kublai Khan Rules China - A Lecture (Professor snaps fingers, a dramatic spotlight illuminates him. He's wearing a Mongol-inspired vest over his tweed…
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The Establishment of the Song Dynasty (960 CE): Reunifying China Under Civilian Rule – Examine the Military Coup That Prevented the Ascent of a Military Strongman and Led to the Establishment of the Song Dynasty by Zhao Kuangyin (Emperor Taizu), Who Prioritized Civilian Control Over the Military, Shaping the Dynasty’s Governance.

The Establishment of the Song Dynasty (960 CE): Reunifying China Under Civilian Rule (Lecture Hall ambiance with projected image of Emperor Taizu looking rather benevolent) Alright, settle down, settle down!…
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The Establishment of the Tang Dynasty (618 CE): A New Golden Age Begins – Examine the Events Following the Fall of the Sui, Exploring How Li Yuan (Emperor Gaozu) Seized Power and Established the Tang Dynasty, Which Would Go on to Rule for Nearly 300 Years and Usher in a Period of Great Prosperity and Cultural Achievement.

The Establishment of the Tang Dynasty (618 CE): A New Golden Age Begins – Or, How to Dethrone an Emperor (and Not Get Your Head Chopped Off!) 👑 Good morning,…
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The Establishment of the Sui Dynasty (581 CE): Reunifying China After Centuries of Division – Examine the Conquest of the Southern Dynasties by Emperor Wen of Sui, Bringing an End to the Northern and Southern Dynasties Period and Re-establishing Centralized Imperial Rule After More Than 300 Years of Fragmentation.

The Establishment of the Sui Dynasty (581 CE): Reunifying China After Centuries of Division (A Lecture on How a Really Organized Guy Put China Back Together) (🔔 Class is in…
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The Establishment of the Qin Dynasty (221 BCE): Unifying China Under a Single Emperor – Examine the Military Conquests and Political Reforms That Allowed Qin Shi Huang to End the Warring States Period and Create the First Centralized Imperial Dynasty, Laying the Foundation for Future Imperial Rule and Administration.

The Establishment of the Qin Dynasty (221 BCE): Unifying China Under a Single Emperor – A Lecture (Professor Shi Huangdi impersonator strides confidently to the podium, adjusting his (slightly crooked)…
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The Qing Dynasty’s Establishment (1644): How Did the Manchu Conquerors From the North Establish and Consolidate Their Rule Over Han Chinese? Explore the Military Strategies, Political Policies (Including the Queue Order), And The Initial Challenges Faced by the Qing in Establishing a Stable and Enduring Empire.

The Qing Dynasty's Establishment (1644): From Barbarian Hordes to Mandarins in Magnificent Robes! (A Lecture on Military Prowess, Political Shenanigans, and Really, Really Bad Haircuts) (Opening Slide: Image of a…