A series of short films exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.
This series is relevant for teaching history at Key Stage 3 and 4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and at Third and Fourth Level in Scotland.
The First Opium War, 1838-1842. video
Historian Michael Wood explores the causes, events and consequences of the First Opium War.
The Taiping Rebellion, 1850-1864. video
The story of the Taiping Rebellion - which historian Michael Wood calls the 'worst war of the 19th Century'.
The Rise of Mao ZeDong. video
Historian Michael Wood explores the origins and rise of the Chinese Communist Party, and the significance of Mao Zedong in the process.
