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The Mongol Conquest of the Southern Song: The Final Unification (Under Foreign Rule) – Explore the Long and Difficult Campaign by the Mongols to Conquer the Southern Song Dynasty, Known for its Strong Resistance, Eventually Leading to the Establishment of the Yuan Dynasty and Mongol Rule over all of China.

The Mongol Conquest of the Southern Song: The Final Unification (Under Foreign Rule) (A Lecture in Three Acts: Tragedy, Tenacity, and Total Takeover) (🎶 Cue dramatic Mongolian throat singing and…
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The Establishment of the Ming Dynasty (1368): Zhu Yuanzhang Becomes the Hongwu Emperor – Examine the Events Leading Up to and Including the Proclamation of the Ming Dynasty, Marking the End of Mongol Rule and the Return of Han Chinese Rule to China, Exploring the Hongwu Emperor’s Consolidation of Power and His Early Policies.

The Establishment of the Ming Dynasty (1368): Zhu Yuanzhang Becomes the Hongwu Emperor – A Lecture on Kicking Out the Mongols and Building a New China (Grab your tea 🍵…
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The Handover of Hong Kong (1997): The End of British Colonial Rule and Return to Chinese Sovereignty – Examine the Historical Significance of This Event, Exploring the Negotiations Between the UK and China, The ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Principle, And The Hopes and Concerns Surrounding the Future of Hong Kong Under Chinese Rule.

The Handover of Hong Kong (1997): From Teatime with the Queen to Chopsticks with the Chairman 🥢 - A Historical Deep Dive! (Lecture begins, Professor steps up to the podium,…