The Tyrant who Built the Grand Canal & how it Changed China

The medieval Grand Canal was a major waterway linking northern and southern China, and was a vital part of multiple Chinese dynasties. This video explores the history of this Grand Canal - its construction under the notorious tyrant Emperor Yang of Sui and the important role in played in the growth of Chinese civilization over the subsequent five centuries.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:44 Initial Segment of the Canal
1:28 Ascension of Emperor Yang
2:19 New Capital at Luoyang
3:46 Need for a New Canal
5:03 Emperor Yang’s Canal Projects
6:41 Wars against Gorguyeo
7:26 Fall of Emperor Yang
8:21 Grand Canal under the Tang Dynasty
11:42 Fall of the Tang Dynasty
12:36 Grand Canal under the Song Dynasty

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