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Communists, Nationalists, and China's Revolutions

Name: Communists, Nationalists, and China's Revolutions
Released: 2012-10-04
Cast: John Green

Series: Crash Course World History

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A episode from Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 37.

At a Glance

Release DateOctober 4, 2012

TypeEpisode

LanguageEnglish

Series Snapshot

Seasons1

Episodes46

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Synopsis

In which John Green teaches you about China's Revolutions. While the rest of the world was off having a couple of World Wars, China was busily uprooting the dynastic system that had ruled there for millennia. Most revolutions have some degree of tumult associated with them, but China's 20th century revolutions were REALLY disruptive. In 1911 and 1912, Chinese nationalists brought 3000 years of dynastic rule to an end. China plunged into chaos as warlords staked out regions of the country for themselves. The nationalists and communists joined forces briefly to bring the nation back together under the Chinese Republic, and then they quickly split and started fighting the Chinese Civil War. The fight between nationalists and communists went on for decades, and was interrupted by an alliance to fight the invading Japanese during World War II. After the World War II ended, the Chinese Civil War was back on.

Cast

John Green

Series Binge Profile

Total Content Density: 23 hours 0 minutes (46 episodes)

Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch - Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.

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