All of China's Dynasties in ONE Video - Chinese History 101

In this video we give you every Chinese Dynasty from around 2000 BC to the end of the imperial system in 1912.
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[learnchinesenow]

NOTE: We show the wrong tone on screen when talking about the Qin dynasty, we show a 1st tone, should be a 2nd tone.

[Dietcoke]

His pronunciation of Chinese words is top notch. This alone brings lots of credibility.

[pto]

I am Chinese and a scholar in Chinese literature and history . Thanks for the straightforward yet in-depth account of Chinese history through the Dynasties, which serves as an excellent introduction of Chinese history to those who wants to learn something about China. Keep up with the good work and all the best.

[banyadben]

I am Chinese born in Thailand. My parents came from China. I have been interested in my ancestors' history. Thank you so much for your creative content.

[simonsaville]

I wish all history documentaries were like this, no fannying around, straight facts, and certainly no walking around looking moodily into middle distance!
Love it! Learnt so much in just 20 mins.

[backyard.craftsman]

Im not a Chinese but never seem to get tired of learning Chinese History. Thanks for the good sumary of the Chinese long history.

[alvaroxex]

A Brazilian here, fascinated by Chinese history

[kuri]

12:11 history always reminds me that "China" is more like the throne not the person sitting on it, it can be overthrown from the inside or conquered from the outside, but even when it's overthrown or conquered it is not destroyed. The Subjugator might force their identities their culture (even their DNA) onto China but at the same time, China seeps into them, until eventually, they've become the next China, more nuanced and more expansive than the last, recognisably different, yet in some ways, same as it's always been.

[softerhaze]

Chinese history always gives me chills, the extent and the beauty of it 😭😭

[meghjha_]

I am from 🇮🇳...but I have no shame in saying that my favoyrite culture and history is of China.. Zhongguo. .If god permits me rebirth in a nation of my choice, it will be China ..love to all my chinese mates 🇨🇳🇨🇳💪💪💖💖

[marylee]

Even though I am not a Chinese language student, I do study Chinese art history and always struggle with pronunciation of dynasties and emperor's names. Thanks very much for this quick trip through the dynasties and how to pronounce important historical terms.

[estherorji]

It never ceases to amaze me how literate, advanced and cultured China was compared to most parts of the world during the early and mid dynasties.

[wyukigurumi]

wow, your chinese pronunciation is spot on for a non native speaker. Thank you for educating myself and others on your channel

[marvinfok]

The Qin dynasty was considered a truly unified dynasty in China's history. The Zhou dynasty was very similar to the Holy Roman Empire of Europe where a loosely integrated union of German states and city-states under the supreme rule of an emperor. This is why Qin Shi Huang or Emperor Shi who conquer all the other six states of the warring states period is considered the first Chinese Emperor.

[michaelxie]

As someone who is Chinese himself, I gotta say I'm impressed by your pronunciation, it's quite accurate! Most non-Chinese struggle with the tones. And awesome educational video

[hleangod]

Thank you for this Chinese history lesson. Especially for those of us that grew up outside of China, and wishing to learn some of its history. Good job.

[Yujie-fz]

Yes I am Canadian
No my grandparents ain’t Canadian
Yes my grandparents are Chinese
Yes my Chinese if good
No my parents are not Canadian
Yes your pronunciation is amazing
Great job man.

[LisaSummers]

All i ever wanted, all i ever needed, was a reliable source of information about Chinese History and Culture. It sure looks and sounds like i found just that in this video, and i cannot write enough of a thank you, for that. I am truely greatful for this video, so thank you!

[EmpirEofEuropE]

Always been amazed with Chinese history love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩💗🇨🇳

[lisiusabok]

I love world history, including ancient history of China. And others too. Thanks for the narrative and I hope you would continue to present China history by dynasty in detail.