History of China, Korea, Japan & Southeast Asia | Foundations of Eastern Civilization

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A single order by the first emperor of China set in motion the construction of the 5,500-mile Great Wall, costing the lives of tens of thousands of workers. Meanwhile, dancing horses dazzled audiences in the capital city of Changan. Get ready for the East to come West—it's going to be a lovely ride.

This video is episode 1 from the series Foundations of Eastern Civilization, presented by Craig Benjamin
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0:00 Changan: The Most Splendid Capital City on Earth
2:56 Great Wall of China and Other Iconic Structures
7:11 Eastern Influence on Western Culture
9:04 Defining "Foundations," "Eastern," and "Civilization"
10:08 What Does "Eastern" Actually Mean?
14:47 The Many Definitions of "Civilization"
17:05 What Makes "Civilization" a Controversial Term?
20:19 Key Questions Surrounding Eastern Civilization
21:10 Exploring the Meanings of "Foundations"
23:18 Highlights of "Foundations of Eastern Civilization"

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