Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

About Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the “Makers and Shakers of Chinese History” podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Acorn Studio

Category

history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2020

Latest episode

17 Jan 2021

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jan 2021

   Li Hongzhang: patriot or traitor?

   Li Hongzhang is often regarded as the pillar of politics, diplomacy, and industry of the late Qing Dynasty. Put another way, in the eyes of many Chinese and Westerners at that time, he was the one who truly governed China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   13 Jan 2021

   Yixin: The Inevitability of fate the tale of a prince

   Yixin, later known as Prince Gong, had every quality to be an emperor and savior of the dynasty. But his emperor father chose his brother as the heir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   10 Jan 2021

   Yongzheng: A rare 'Robin Hood' emperor

   Yongzheng was the fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty, who lived between 1678 and 1735. He was renowned for accomplishing several "firsts" in history for he was an innovator, always willing to try new things. He is also nicknamed as the Chinese founding father of cosplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

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