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The Qin and the First Emperor of China

After the Warring States Era, the Qin dynasty emerged. Although the Qin ruled China for only 15 years, the dynasty established a model of government that became the country’s template for the next 2,000 years. Meet China’s first emperors and study the impact of Qin rule, from political reform to massive building projects.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created August 2, 2021 by
    mellymelsbells
  • Modified January 10, 2024 by
    eviesu