Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast

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3.1 Fall and Rise of China: Rise of Nurhaci

Long Intro China is one of the world’s four ancient civilizations, alongside Mesopotamia, the Indus valley and Egypt. It has a written history dating as far back as the Shang Dynasty, that's around 1600 BC, over 3000 years ago! Now as you can also imagine you are not getting t ... Show more

. 1h 0min

3.2 Fall and Rise of China: Ming Strike Back

Last time we spoke, the Yuan Dynasty lost their hold over China as a result of famines and a rebellion led by Zhu Yuanzhang that eventually toppled them. Now the Ming Dynasty stood as a marvel to the world achieving great wonders, but how long would it prosper? The Ming Dynasty’s ... Show more

. 58min 25sec

3.3 Fall and Rise of China: The Wrath of Hung

Last time we spoke, Xiong Tingbi had created a grand defensive strategy that paved the way for the defeat of the Jin invaders. However he was soon impeached and executed, a victim to his rivals in the Ming Court. Despite this his defensive strategy would live on with the appointm ... Show more

. 52min 48sec

3.4 Fall and Rise of China: The Rebellion of Li Zicheng

Last time we spoke, the death of Nurhaci led to the rise of his grandson Hung Taiji. The Sea King Mao Wenlong was finally caught lying about his military achievements and even secretly negotiating with the Jin. Mao’s rival Yuan Chonghuan took little time to get rid of Mao, thus r ... Show more

. 53min 12sec

3.5 Fall and Rise of China: Fall of the Ming Dynasty

Last time we spoke, Yang Sichang had enacted his “ten-sided net” plan and won a multitude of victories over rebels. However this plan proved to be a disaster overall and cost the Ming Dynasty more than it did any good. Now Li Zicheng had established himself as the de facto larges ... Show more

. 55min 6sec