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The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world's oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. In this episode, Michael Wood goes back to the beginnings of Chinese history to find clues to today's China. Starting...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Story of China (Television program).
Other Authors: Wood, Michael, 1948- (Screenwriter, Narrator, on-screen participant.), Davidson, Howard (composer (expression))
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), [2017]
Subjects:
Ancestor worship > China.
Family reunions > China.
Festivals > China.
Mythology, Chinese > China.
China > Social life and customs.
China > Civilization.
China > History.
Economic history.
Manners and customs.
China > Politics and government.
China > Description and travel.
China > Economic conditions.
Histoire économique.
Mœurs et coutumes.
Chine > Civilisation.
Chine > Histoire.
Chine > Politique et gouvernement.
Chine > Mœurs et coutumes.
Chine > Descriptions et voyages.
Chine > Conditions économiques.
Morts > Culte > Chine.
Réunions familiales > Chine.
Fêtes > Chine.
Mythologie chinoise > Chine.
Civilization
Economic history
Manners and customs
Politics and government
Travel
China
Documentary television programs
History
Nonfiction television programs
Internet videos.
Television mini-series.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Émissions télévisées autres que de fiction.
Vidéos sur Internet.
Miniséries.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world's oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. In this episode, Michael Wood goes back to the beginnings of Chinese history to find clues to today's China. Starting with a family reunion, when 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors on Qingming orTomb Sweeping Day, Michael explores ancient myths and archaeological sites to uncover the origins of the Chinese state.
Item Description:Originally produced as an episode of the television program Story of China in 2017.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (55 min.)) : sound, color
Playing Time:00:54:53
Production Credits:Editor, Gerry Branigan ; composer, Howard Davidson.