Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

21 episodes

Li Hongzhang: patriot or traitor?
17/01/2021 | 10 mins.
Li Hongzhang is often regarded as the pillar of politics, diplomacy, and industry of the late Qing Dynasty. Put another way, in the eyes of many Chinese and Westerners at that time, he was the one who truly governed China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yixin: The Inevitability of fate the tale of a prince
13/01/2021 | 11 mins.
Yixin, later known as Prince Gong, had every quality to be an emperor and savior of the dynasty. But his emperor father chose his brother as the heir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yongzheng: A rare 'Robin Hood' emperor
10/01/2021 | 9 mins.
Yongzheng was the fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty, who lived between 1678 and 1735. He was renowned for accomplishing several "firsts" in history for he was an innovator, always willing to try new things. He is also nicknamed as the Chinese founding father of cosplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hong Xiuquan: Rebel with & without a cause
06/01/2021 | 12 mins.
Meet the 'granddaddy of rebels' in China’s history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emperor Chongzhen: An ambitious monarch in a failing empire
03/01/2021 | 11 mins.
History has shown that being an emperor requires more than brains, blood, and bravery to move mountains and shift the heavens. Timing and a bit of luck must be factored in, as Emperor Chongzhen, the last ruler of the Ming Dynasty realized during his fateful reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the “Makers and Shakers of Chinese History” podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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