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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 Jurchen Conquest of Northern Song (1127 CE): How Did the Jurchen Jin Dynasty Capture the Song Capital and Emperor? Examine the Military Strategies and Political Weaknesses That Led to This Devastating Defeat, Forcing the Song to Retreat South and Establish the Southern Song Dynasty.

The Jurchen Conquest of Northern Song (1127 CE): How Did the Jurchen Jin Dynasty Capture the Song Capital and Emperor? A Humorous & Vivid Lecture (Professor shakes head dramatically, adjusts…
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The Song Dynasty’s Economic Revolution (960-1279 CE): Beyond Agricultural Advances, Explore the Unprecedented Growth in Commerce, Urbanization, And Technological Innovation (Like Printing, Compass, Paper Money) That Made Song China One of the Most Prosperous and Advanced Societies in the World, Despite Military Weakness.

The Song Dynasty's Economic Revolution (960-1279 CE): From Rice Paddies to Rocket Science (Kind Of) (A Lecture on How China Became the World's First Modern Economy...Sort Of) (Professor Hilarity, History…