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General History of China

2013 · 1 season

A patient, scholarly march through millennia, dense with artifacts and commentary, rewarding close attention more than casual viewing.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Xu Tao, 赵述仁
Overview
Tracing Chinese civilization from its prehistoric origins to the fall of the Qing dynasty, this sweeping 100-part documentary explores the rulers, wars, philosophies, religions, cultural achievements and social transformations that shaped one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. Through archaeological evidence, historical records and expert commentary, the series presents a chronological account of China’s dynasties, peoples and institutions across thousands of years of history.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Power, war, faith, identity
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
    Xu Tao, 赵述仁
    Length
    1 seasons, 100 episodes, 45 min each
    Network
    CCTV-6
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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