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The Reforms of Wang Anshi (1069-1085): Song Dynasty’s Attempt at Socio-Economic Change – Examine the Ambitious and Controversial Reforms Implemented by the Song Dynasty Minister Wang Anshi, Aiming to Address Social and Economic Problems Through Government Intervention, Exploring Their Goals, Resistance Faced, And Mixed Results.

The Reforms of Wang Anshi (1069-1085): Song Dynasty's Attempt at Socio-Economic Change – A Lecture (Professor pops onto the screen, adjusting spectacles perched precariously on their nose. A teacup steams…
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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 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907-960 CE): Fragmentation and Instability After the Tang Fall – Explore the Period of Political Division and Warfare in China Following the Collapse of the Tang Dynasty, With Multiple Short-Lived Dynasties in the North and Independent Kingdoms in the South, Highlighting the Challenges of Maintaining Unity.

The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907-960 CE): Fragmentation and Instability After the Tang Fall - A Lecture on Chinese Chaos 🤯 (Professor Plum's Guide to Post-Tang Turmoil) Alright,…
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The Huang Chao Rebellion (874-884 CE): A Devastating Peasant Uprising Against the Late Tang – Examine the Causes and Scale of This Massive Rebellion That Swept Across China, Weakening the Tang Dynasty’s Authority, Causing Widespread Destruction, And Contributing Significantly to Its Eventual Collapse.

The Huang Chao Rebellion (874-884 CE): A Devastating Peasant Uprising Against the Late Tang – Examine the Causes and Scale of This Massive Rebellion That Swept Across China, Weakening the…
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The Battle of Talas River (751 CE): A Clash of Empires in Central Asia – Examine the Confrontation Between Tang Dynasty Forces and the Abbasid Caliphate, Exploring the Strategic Significance of This Battle for Control of Central Asia and the Legendary Capture of Chinese Papermakers, Leading to the Spread of Papermaking Technology Westward.

The Battle of Talas River (751 CE): A Clash of Empires in Central Asia – A Lecture (Professor clears throat, adjusts spectacles, and a mischievous glint appears in their eye)…
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The Reign of Empress Wu Zetian (690-705 CE): China’s Only Female Emperor – Examine the Remarkable Rise to Power of Wu Zetian, Who Usurped the Tang Throne and Established Her Own Zhou Dynasty, Exploring Her Policies, Her Promotion of Buddhism, And The Controversies Surrounding Her Rule, Making Her a Unique Figure in Chinese History.

The Reign of Empress Wu Zetian (690-705 CE): China's Only Female Emperor - A Lecture (Lecture Hall ambience sound effect - maybe a gong? 📜) Alright, settle down, settle down!…
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The Reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang (626-649 CE): Consolidating Power and Expanding the Empire – Explore the Influential Reign of One of the Tang Dynasty’s Most Capable Emperors, Examining His Military Victories, His Effective Governance, His Implementation of the Equal-Field System, And His Role in Establishing the Foundations of the Tang Golden Age.

The Reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang (626-649 CE): Consolidating Power and Expanding the Empire – A Lecture (Welcome, esteemed students! Grab your metaphorical scrolls and settle in. Today, we're…
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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 Sui Dynasty’s Fall (618 CE): Overextension and Rebellion Lead to Collapse – Examine the Causes of the Sui Dynasty’s Short-Lived Rule, Exploring the Costs of Grand Canal Construction, Failed Military Campaigns (Against Goguryeo), And Widespread Rebellions That Led to the Dynasty’s Rapid Collapse.

The Sui Dynasty's Fall (618 CE): Overextension and Rebellion Lead to Collapse – A Spectacularly Short Reign (A Lecture on How Not to Run an Empire) Welcome, class! 👋 Settle…
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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…