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The First Meeting of the Chinese Communist Party
Michael Wood describes the first meeting of the Chinese Communist Party in Shanghai 1921.
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China's Last Empire: A Rich Age for Muslim Culture
Under the Qing Dynasty Muslim culture had a new vitality – including all women’s mosques.
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The Opium Trade in China
Professor Zheng Yangwen tells Michael about the impact of the opium trade in China.
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The Chinese Voyages of Exploration
Michael Wood tells the tale of Admiral Zheng He’s voyages before Columbus.
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The Magic of the Silk Road
Michael Wood looks at the opening of the Silk Road & 'the beginnings of universal history'