TV Series
General History of China
9.82013 · 1 seasons45 min / episode
Documentary
Overview
Tracing Chinese civilization from its prehistoric origins to the fall of the Qing dynasty, this sweeping 100-part documentary explores the rulers, wars, philosophies, religions, cultural achievements and social transformations that shaped one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. Through archaeological evidence, historical records and expert commentary, the series presents a chronological account of China’s dynasties, peoples and institutions across thousands of years of history.
Status
Status
Ended
Latest episode aired Jan 21, 2013
Season 1
~100 episodes
Total episodes
Seasons
Season 1
100 episodesAired 2013
This 100-part season traces the development of Chinese civilization from prehistoric communities and the earliest dynasties through the fall of the Qing Empire, examining the rulers, institutions, ideas, conflicts and cultural achievements that shaped China’s history.
