Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture

China's Grand Canal: Lifeline of an Empire (1x7)

Fecha de emisión: Sept 22, 2017

Track the historical significance and changing fortunes of the Grand Canal. Beginning in the Sui Dynasty, explore the evolution and engineering of the canal system and its vital role in imperial economics, politics, and culture. Learn about its maintenance and management, its varied personnel, and how the health of the canal directly mirrored the political health of the empire.