http://chinahistorypodcast.com Laszlo Montgomery presents topics covering 5,000 years of Chinese history and culture. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Copyright © The China History Podcast 2012 Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com (The China History Podcast) Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com (The China History Podcast) 1440 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/chinese-poster-small.png http://chinahistorypodcast.com 144 144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/chinahistorypodcast Laszlo Montgomery presents topics covering 5,000 years of Chinese history and culture. The China History Podcast The China History Podcast Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-118-john-service-part-4 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-118-john-service-part-4#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 20:09:39 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2225 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-118-john-service-part-4/feed 0 0:46:00 John Service, photographed in front of the State Department. In this episode we will conclude our overview of the life and times of John Stewart Service.  Ambassador Hurley has declared war against his detractors.  US-China policy is thrown for a lo[...] John Service, photographed in front of the State Department. In this episode we will conclude our overview of the life and times of John Stewart Service.  Ambassador Hurley has declared war against his detractors.  US-China policy is thrown for a loop as the two contenders for power vie for control of the agenda.  Already the CCP and KMT are facing off militarily in some parts of China.  As the Red Army brings Mao Zedong to power, people in the US who are following this situation start screaming bloody murder and demanding to know how this happened.  In this rush to judgment, John Service will serve as the lightning rod for much of the bitter struggle.  For a little over a decade Service became one of the most famous victims of the McCarthy hearings.  But in the end there was a happy ending.  He truly was one of the great China Hands of his time.   TERMS FROM THIS EPISODE John Stewart Service  China Hand, Foreign Service officer John Paton Davies  Childhood friend of John Service and fellow China Hand and Foreign Service officer Chengdu 成都 Capital of Sichuan province, birthplace of John Service Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer  Replaced Stilwell as commander of US forces in China Col. David Barrett Long serving US military man in China, headed the Dixie Mission “Wild” Bill Donovan Founder and head of the OSS, forerunner to the US CIA. Raymond P. Ludden  Foreign Service officer extraordinaire, Dixie Mission member George Atcheson Deputy to Hurley at the US Embassy in Chongqing Brig. Gen. Mervin Gross  Second in command to Wedemeyer in Chongqing. J. Edgar Hoover  Top guy at the FBI Chongqing  重庆 Municipality in China that once was part of Sichuan.  Served as the wartime capital of China after the Nationalists were chased out of Nanjing and Hankou Joseph Stilwell  US Army Four-star general. A legend in his own time.  The bete noir of Chiang Kai-shek FDR  Franklin Delano Roosevelt Chiang Kai-shek  蒋介石  KMT leader, military strongman and wartime president of China. John Carter Vincent  another China Hand and Foreign Service officer based in DC Lauchlin Currie  A White House economic advisor and aide-de-camp to Franklin Roosevelt Philip Jaffe  Known Communist operating in the publishing industry, co-founded Amerasia, a left-leaning journal Tai Li (Dai Li)  戴笠 Called China’s Himmler…. He was Chiang Kai-shek’s chief of secret police. Patrick Hurley  Succeeded Clarence Gauss as Ambassador to China during the latter half of the War.     Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-117-john-service-part-3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-117-john-service-part-3#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 17:56:45 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2214 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-117-john-service-part-3/feed 3 0:53:00 This week's episode runs way into overtime but at least we're getting through to the end of 1944. The Dixie Mission is in full swing by the end of that year. John Service has established himself in Washington circles as one of the most i[...] This week's episode runs way into overtime but at least we're getting through to the end of 1944. The Dixie Mission is in full swing by the end of that year. John Service has established himself in Washington circles as one of the most informed and dynamic China hands. But there are those who don't welcome his glowing reports of the Communists and damning news about the Nationalist government. As WWII enters its final year, new battle lines are being drawn that will pit pro-Communist against anti-Communist and this battle will ultimately lead to the Cold War. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-116-john-service-part-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-116-john-service-part-2#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:09:31 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2201 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-116-john-service-part-2/feed 0 0:40:02 In this second episode covering the life of John S. Service we take a look at the general situation and the proliferation of mistrust and bad faith in wartime Chongqing. Chiang Kai-shek remains baffled and frustrated with American efforts to cozy u[...] In this second episode covering the life of John S. Service we take a look at the general situation and the proliferation of mistrust and bad faith in wartime Chongqing. Chiang Kai-shek remains baffled and frustrated with American efforts to cozy up to Mao. He blames the China Hands such as John Service for feeding American officials the CCP propaganda. It's a poisonous atmosphere in China and the spectre of civil war keeps growing. Factions within the US government begin to circle their wagons and listen only to each other rather than understand what was happening in front of their eyes. In this episode we continue to watch as these events unfold as told through the life of John Service. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-115-john-service-part-1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-115-john-service-part-1#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:38:43 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2137 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-115-john-service-part-1/feed 1 0:46:43 This week we explore the life and times of John S. Service. I'm using writer Lynne Joiner's book Honorable Survivor, Mao's China, McCarthy's America and the Persecution of John S. Service. This original "China Hand" was [...] This week we explore the life and times of John S. Service. I'm using writer Lynne Joiner's book Honorable Survivor, Mao's China, McCarthy's America and the Persecution of John S. Service. This original "China Hand" was born in China and grew up in Chengdu and Shanghai. He went on to a brilliant career in the State Department serving in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War and throughout WWII. Because of his past association with the Communists in Yan'an and the sympathetic view he had about their policies, Service became a prime target of the anti-Communist witch hunts of the early 1950's. His career was ruined and he went on to live a life of anonymity and fought for years to clear his name. In this episode we will look at the early part of his career and examine the lead-up to the Dixie Mission. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-114-shang-oracle-bones http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-114-shang-oracle-bones#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:18:55 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2125 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-114-shang-oracle-bones/feed 0 0:36:28 This episode takes a slightly deeper look at the Shang Dynasty and their signature achievement, the oracle bone script. Some of this episode will be a repeat of things covered in CHP-015. Like the oldest parts of the oldest world civilizations a l[...] This episode takes a slightly deeper look at the Shang Dynasty and their signature achievement, the oracle bone script. Some of this episode will be a repeat of things covered in CHP-015. Like the oldest parts of the oldest world civilizations a lot of what we "know" is the collective guesswork of the best minds researching the history. From Wang Yirong down to the present day scholars, new secrets of the Shang Dynasty from the oracle bones continues to be revealed. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-113-dr-norman-bethune http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-113-dr-norman-bethune#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:11:47 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2112 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-113-dr-norman-bethune/feed 0 0:41:32 This week we look at the Canadian and international hero Dr.Norman Bethune. Bethune is a staple among noted western friends and advisors who came to China in 1938 to help the Communists and the people in their struggle against the Japanese. He was[...] This week we look at the Canadian and international hero Dr.Norman Bethune. Bethune is a staple among noted western friends and advisors who came to China in 1938 to help the Communists and the people in their struggle against the Japanese. He was not only a great friend of China, he was a gifted and brilliant man of medicine who had a great impact on thoracic surgery in his day. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-112-the-kaifeng-jews http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-112-the-kaifeng-jews#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:59:17 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2105 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-112-the-kaifeng-jews/feed 13 0:38:58 This week we look at a topic many have heard about but aren't familiar with the details. We look at the early origins of the Jewish people in China and the time of the settlement in Kaifeng, Henan. Although you'd be hard pressed to find[...] This week we look at a topic many have heard about but aren't familiar with the details. We look at the early origins of the Jewish people in China and the time of the settlement in Kaifeng, Henan. Although you'd be hard pressed to find a minyan amongst the native Jews in Kaifeng today, there are efforts being made to revive Judaism in that ancient city. It's an interesting story that spans a millenium and offers a look at Chinese history from another angle. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-111-the-wu-state http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-111-the-wu-state#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:57:48 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2089 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-111-the-wu-state/feed 2 0:42:01 This week we delve back into the mists of ancient times to look at the State of Wu from the Spring & Autumn Period. Although they didn't last long, the Wu State had a major impact on the development of the culture of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-S[...] This week we delve back into the mists of ancient times to look at the State of Wu from the Spring & Autumn Period. Although they didn't last long, the Wu State had a major impact on the development of the culture of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region. There are a few Wu periods in Chinese history. Today we will also try to sort them all out. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-110-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-10 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-110-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-10#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:27:49 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2080 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-110-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-10/feed 2 0:54:42 In this episode we will conclude our History of Hong Kong overview. We'll look at the years following the 1967 riots and the reforms championed by Governor Murray MacLehose in the 1970's and 80's. We'll close out this series by[...] In this episode we will conclude our History of Hong Kong overview. We'll look at the years following the 1967 riots and the reforms championed by Governor Murray MacLehose in the 1970's and 80's. We'll close out this series by looking at the dramatic lead up to and the signing of the Joint Declaration, the Basic Law and the handover on July 1, 1997. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-109-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-9 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-109-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-9#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:50:54 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2072 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-109-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-9/feed 1 0:37:48 In this week's episode we look at the year 1967 in Hong Kong. The words "riots" and "1967" go hand in hand when talking about Hong Kong. Although the events that went down between May and December of 1967 caused death, mayhem[...] In this week's episode we look at the year 1967 in Hong Kong. The words "riots" and "1967" go hand in hand when talking about Hong Kong. Although the events that went down between May and December of 1967 caused death, mayhem and destruction throughout the territory, when it was all over it led to a sea change in labor rights for Hong Kong workers. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-108-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-8 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-108-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-8#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:48:43 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2058 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-108-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-8/feed 0 0:43:50 After a bit of a break we pick up after the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. The 1950's was a stressful time for Hong Kong with Britain managing a diplomatic balancing act trying to be a good neighbor to the new PRC and to their closest ally[...] After a bit of a break we pick up after the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. The 1950's was a stressful time for Hong Kong with Britain managing a diplomatic balancing act trying to be a good neighbor to the new PRC and to their closest ally, the USA. Thanks to the exodus of Chinese industrialists, from Shanghai mostly, Hong Kong will usher in a manufacturing boom that will transform the economy and the territory's place in the world. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-2013-new-year-greeting http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-2013-new-year-greeting#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:51:48 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2050 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-2013-new-year-greeting/feed 4 0:12:56 Although it's late by a few days, Laszlo finally uploads his 2013 New Years Greeting to all listeners of the China History Podcast. Thanks everyone for all your kind emails, comments and endless encouragement this past year. The China History[...] Although it's late by a few days, Laszlo finally uploads his 2013 New Years Greeting to all listeners of the China History Podcast. Thanks everyone for all your kind emails, comments and endless encouragement this past year. The China History Podcast will strive to bring you another year of enlightenment covering topics from 5,000 years of Chinese history (but not necessarily every week). Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-107-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-7 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-107-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-7#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:21:03 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=2029 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-107-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-7/feed 1 0:40:42 In this week's episode we focus on the years from 1937 to 1945. During this time the world will be at war and Hong Kong will be invaded and occupied by the Japanese military. The Hong Kong people prove their mettle during this time and despit[...] In this week's episode we focus on the years from 1937 to 1945. During this time the world will be at war and Hong Kong will be invaded and occupied by the Japanese military. The Hong Kong people prove their mettle during this time and despite the great suffering, the colony emerges from the experience positioned to take advantage of the post-war boom. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-106-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-6 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-106-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-6#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:38:09 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1768 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-106-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-6/feed 0 0:40:54 In this latest installment of the CHP History of Hong Kong overview we look at the years from Governors Nathan to Peel. The modern age comes to Kong Kong along with plenty of fallout and spillover from the upheavels going on in China in the 1920[...] In this latest installment of the CHP History of Hong Kong overview we look at the years from Governors Nathan to Peel. The modern age comes to Kong Kong along with plenty of fallout and spillover from the upheavels going on in China in the 1920's and 30's. This was a period when the great pillars of HKL Chinese society rose to fame and fortune: Shouson Chow, Robert Hotung, Kai Ho, Robert Kotewall and others. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-105-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-5 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-105-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-5#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:14:04 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1641 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-105-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-5/feed 0 0:42:28 In this fifth installent of our Hong Kong history overview we look at the final couple decades of the 19th century. Hong Kong's second generation is coming to the fore. They are a better educated and more sophisticated lot than those Chinese [...] In this fifth installent of our Hong Kong history overview we look at the final couple decades of the 19th century. Hong Kong's second generation is coming to the fore. They are a better educated and more sophisticated lot than those Chinese who came before them. This time period saw the governorships of MacDonnell, Kennedy, Hennessy, Bowen, Des Voeux and Robinson (a different Robinson from before). We close this epsidoe during the time of Governor Sir Henry Arthur Blake. Although the colony would experience a disaster here and a disaster there, progress was being made. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-104-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-4 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-104-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-4#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:43:42 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1629 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-104-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-4/feed 6 0:42:51 We continue this overview series on the history of Hong Kong. This time we pick up right after the Treaty of Nanjing and look at early efforts to get this colony up and running. The first couple decades of Crown Colony of Hong Kong weren't ea[...] We continue this overview series on the history of Hong Kong. This time we pick up right after the Treaty of Nanjing and look at early efforts to get this colony up and running. The first couple decades of Crown Colony of Hong Kong weren't easy and many considered throwing in the towel early. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-103-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-103-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-3#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:42:50 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1616 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-103-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-3/feed 1 0:37:50 Laszlo is back from his long China trip and we're back with more History of Hong Kong. In this third episode we take things from the failure of the Convention of Chuen-pi all the way to the Treaty of Nanjing and the initial steps taken to set [...] Laszlo is back from his long China trip and we're back with more History of Hong Kong. In this third episode we take things from the failure of the Convention of Chuen-pi all the way to the Treaty of Nanjing and the initial steps taken to set up the Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Laszlo goes a little overboard with all the street names. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-102-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-102-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-2#comments Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:25:44 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1608 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-102-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-2/feed 1 0:39:33 In part two of Laszlo's overview of the history of Hong Kong, we look at the Canton System and the leadup to hostilities that culminated in the Treaty of Nanjing that ceded Hong Kong in perpituity to the British crown. In this episode we'[...] In part two of Laszlo's overview of the history of Hong Kong, we look at the Canton System and the leadup to hostilities that culminated in the Treaty of Nanjing that ceded Hong Kong in perpituity to the British crown. In this episode we'll get as far as the Convention of Chuenpi of January 20, 1841. Here, Hong Kong was ceded to Britain but neither side was satisfied with this temporary settlement. In Part 3 we'll see this Convention repudiated and hostilities will quickly resume which ultimately leads to the first of the despised (on the Chinese side anyways) unequal treaties. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-101-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-101-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-1#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:58:24 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1597 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-101-the-history-of-hong-kong-part-1/feed 8 0:25:28 Laszlo is back after another long delay. In this shorter than usual episode, The China History Podcast presents Part 1 of a multi-part series that will explore the history of Hong Kong. In this introductory episode, Laszlo starts at the very begin[...] Laszlo is back after another long delay. In this shorter than usual episode, The China History Podcast presents Part 1 of a multi-part series that will explore the history of Hong Kong. In this introductory episode, Laszlo starts at the very beginning and traces Hong Kong from the Devonian Period all the way up the end of the Ming Dynasty in the 17th century. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-100-laszlos-100th-episode-gala-with-special-guest-ray-harris-jr http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-100-laszlos-100th-episode-gala-with-special-guest-ray-harris-jr#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:11:24 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1590 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-100-laszlos-100th-episode-gala-with-special-guest-ray-harris-jr/feed 17 1:04:33 Flying in to sunny Southern Cali for the occasion of Laszlo's 100th episode was none other than Mr. Ray Harris Jr. of the world renowned History of WWII Podcast. Ray and Laszlo hung out together in the quaint and lovely town of Claremont, Cal[...] Flying in to sunny Southern Cali for the occasion of Laszlo's 100th episode was none other than Mr. Ray Harris Jr. of the world renowned History of WWII Podcast. Ray and Laszlo hung out together in the quaint and lovely town of Claremont, California and recorded this episode the evening of September 4, 2012. Ray was in a mood to kick back and relax after completing the Battle of Britain series. So he flew out to L.A. and, after taking in some of the sights, hung out with Laszlo out in his fair town. We're back to the China history again next time with episode 101. But for this now, it's about an hour of Laszlo and Ray talking about their podcasting adventures, other history podcasts and whatever else came to mind. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to download, listen and email me over the period of the last hundred episodes. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-099-sidney-rittenberg http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-099-sidney-rittenberg#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:33:39 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1577 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-099-sidney-rittenberg/feed 1 0:45:39 In this episode we introduce American Sidney Rittenberg, 李敦白，known by the title of his 1993 book as "The Man Who Stayed Behind." He arrived in China in his 20's at the end of WWII and witnessed the Chinese Revolution from a front row [...] In this episode we introduce American Sidney Rittenberg, 李敦白，known by the title of his 1993 book as "The Man Who Stayed Behind." He arrived in China in his 20's at the end of WWII and witnessed the Chinese Revolution from a front row seat. When the US pulled out of China after the war, Sidney Rittenberg stayed behind with his dreams of contributing to the building of a new China. He remained in his adoptive country for 35 years. This episode tells his story. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-098-ricci-schall-and-verbiest http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-098-ricci-schall-and-verbiest#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:45:54 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1567 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-098-ricci-schall-and-verbiest/feed 0 0:52:39 Matteo Ricci Oct 6, 1552 – May 11, 1610 Johann Adam Schall von Bell May 1, 1592 – August 15, 1666 Ferdinand Verbiest October 9,1623 – January 28, 1688 In this longer than usual episode, we feature the three giants of the Jesuit China Missio[...] Matteo Ricci Oct 6, 1552 – May 11, 1610 Johann Adam Schall von Bell May 1, 1592 – August 15, 1666 Ferdinand Verbiest October 9,1623 – January 28, 1688 In this longer than usual episode, we feature the three giants of the Jesuit China Mission of the 16th and 17th centuries.  In addition to their work in introducing Catholicism to China, these three men, Matteo Ricci, Johann Adam Schall von Bell and Ferdinand Verbiest made a collective contribution to the scholarship of China that has not been matched to this day.  They were the first to write books and dictionaries unlocking the intracacies of Mandarin.  Their ways of building bridges with the Chinese served as a model for later generations of Western scholars and diplomats who went to China. TERMS FROM THIS EPISODE Michele Ruggieri  罗明监 Luó Míngjiān Matteo Ricci   利玛窦 Lì Mǎdòu Johann Adam Schall von Bell  汤若望   Tāng Ruòwàng Ferdinand Verbiest   南怀仁  Nán Huáirén Guangzhou 广州 The city more familiarly known as Canton Zhaoqing  肇庆 City in Guangdong province Wanli  万历帝  The Wanli Emperor Chongzhen  崇祯帝 The Chongzhen Emperor (last of the Ming) Nurhaci 努尔哈赤 Founder of the Qing Dynasty Shunzhi 顺治帝 Emperor, son of Nurhaci, father of Kangxi Kangxi  康熙 One of China’s greatest emperors Qianlong  乾隆 Also another great emperor of China with an ego to match wanguotu 万国图 The “Ten Thousand Country” World Map Shaoguan 韶关  City in Guangdong formerly known as Shaozhou  韶州 Daxue  大学 One of the Four Confucian Classics The Great Learning Zhongyong 中庸  The Doctrine of the Mean Lunyu  论语 The Analects Mengzi  孟子 The Mencius Nanchang  南昌  Capital city of Jiangxi province  江西省 Zhang Qian  张骞 The great explorer featured in CHP-047 Han Wudi  汉武帝 Great Han Dynasty emperor Tianzhu Shilu  天主实录 The Trude Doctrine of God Li Yingshi  李应试  Early convert of the Jesuits who gave the cause a major boost locally Zhalan Cemetrey 栅栏墓地 Cemetery in Beijing, the oldest of them all. Qin Tian Jian 钦天监  The head of the Observatory Yang Guangxian 杨光先  Anti-Jesuit court official who got his in the end Tianzhu 天主 The Lord God (the acceptable Chinese word to the Church) Tian 天 Heaven, also a name for God, more acceptable to the Chinese Shangdi  上帝 The Lord of Above, Supreme emperor, also a name for God, more acceptable to the Chinese Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-097-the-i-ching http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-097-the-i-ching#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:26:18 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1554 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-097-the-i-ching/feed 1 0:40:07 Many of you have requested this topic and today the CHP delivers. In this episode we offer a brief overview of something almost everyone has heard about but very few actually know what it is. Many of you have requested this topic and today the CHP delivers. In this episode we offer a brief overview of something almost everyone has heard about but very few actually know what it is. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-096-wang-xizhi http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-096-wang-xizhi#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:57:18 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1539 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-096-wang-xizhi/feed 3 0:28:17 This episode we look at Wang Xizhi, a man of letters who achieved greatness during the Eastern Jin dynasty and is called China's greatest calligrapher. His life and achievements will be explored along with the significance of calligraphy in Ch[...] This episode we look at Wang Xizhi, a man of letters who achieved greatness during the Eastern Jin dynasty and is called China's greatest calligrapher. His life and achievements will be explored along with the significance of calligraphy in Chinese culture. We'll also recall those crazy times in the fourth century AD. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-095-yue-fei http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-095-yue-fei#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:09:19 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1526 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-095-yue-fei/feed 1 0:35:51 Like Guan Yu in the previous episode 081, Yue Fei of the Southern Song Dynasty was a heroic and legendary military man in Chinese history. He dedicated his life to resisting the aggression of the Jurchens of the Jin dynasty. The Jurchens had boote[...] Like Guan Yu in the previous episode 081, Yue Fei of the Southern Song Dynasty was a heroic and legendary military man in Chinese history. He dedicated his life to resisting the aggression of the Jurchens of the Jin dynasty. The Jurchens had booted the Song dynasty out of northern China in 1127. Yue Fei dedicated his short life to win back those northern lands before falling victim to imperial court politics. And this helped to make him a legend. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-094-zheng-he-part-3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-094-zheng-he-part-3#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:07:21 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1513 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-094-zheng-he-part-3/feed 1 0:38:17 We close out our three part series on the amazing life of Admiral Zheng He and his seven voyages. This time the CHP looks at retired submarine commander Gavin Menzies and his take on what Zheng He achieved. He makes some wild claims that have been [...] We close out our three part series on the amazing life of Admiral Zheng He and his seven voyages. This time the CHP looks at retired submarine commander Gavin Menzies and his take on what Zheng He achieved. He makes some wild claims that have been savagely attacked by educated people around the world. If not for the fact that early Ming China was advanced enough to carry out these voyages, as Menzies said they happened, they'd be very hard to believe. The debate is far from closed on this subject. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-093-zheng-he-part-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-093-zheng-he-part-2#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:53:26 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1502 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-093-zheng-he-part-2/feed 8 0:46:43 We continue on with the voyages of Zheng He. This time we we look at some of the highlights from all seven voyages. Then after the Yong Le and Xuan De emperors pass from the scene, no further emperors are interested to put their seal of approval o[...] We continue on with the voyages of Zheng He. This time we we look at some of the highlights from all seven voyages. Then after the Yong Le and Xuan De emperors pass from the scene, no further emperors are interested to put their seal of approval on any more of these pricey expeditions. With historic consequences, China's focus turns to protection from the west and northwest of the country rather than engaging in diplomacy and further exploration of the seas and distant lands. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-092-zheng-he-part-1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-092-zheng-he-part-1#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:27:51 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1494 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-092-zheng-he-part-1/feed 4 0:41:06 Laszlo is back after more than two weeks on the lam. This time we look at part 1 of a series featuring the great adventurer/explorer/diplomat Zheng He. Zheng He's seven voyages to India, Persia and the east coast of Africa created a big sensa[...] Laszlo is back after more than two weeks on the lam. This time we look at part 1 of a series featuring the great adventurer/explorer/diplomat Zheng He. Zheng He's seven voyages to India, Persia and the east coast of Africa created a big sensation in the early 15th century. Today Chinese look back with pride at his achievements. China, at this time was the richest, most technologically advanced and most powerful nation on the planet. Zheng He's sponsor, the emperor Yong Le, was determined, through these voyages, to let the world see for itself all the splendor and richness of China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-091-xiang-yu http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-091-xiang-yu#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:54:09 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1480 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-091-xiang-yu/feed 0 0:43:53 We're back in ancient days again, this time the short period in between the Qin and Han Dynasties when two great leaders, Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, contended for the throne left vacant by the deceased first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang. Xiang Y[...] We're back in ancient days again, this time the short period in between the Qin and Han Dynasties when two great leaders, Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, contended for the throne left vacant by the deceased first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang. Xiang Yu has gone down in the annals of Chinese history as one of the most ferocious and greatest of generals and strategists. Between 206 and 202 BC Xiang Yu of Chu and Liu Bang, the King of Han, fought all over Jiangsu, Anhui, Hebei and Shaanxi. To the victor of this Chu-Han Contention would go the future destiny of China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-090-the-cultural-revolution-part-8 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-090-the-cultural-revolution-part-8#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:33:26 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1469 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-090-the-cultural-revolution-part-8/feed 2 0:31:15 In this final episode of the Cultural Revolution overview we look at the events that went down in 1976 as well as the massive mopping up operation that took place after the fall of the Gang of Four. In this final episode of the Cultural Revolution overview we look at the events that went down in 1976 as well as the massive mopping up operation that took place after the fall of the Gang of Four. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-089-the-cultural-revolution-part-7 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-089-the-cultural-revolution-part-7#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:28:01 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1459 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-089-the-cultural-revolution-part-7/feed 0 0:42:01 In this week's episode we get all the way up to the end of 1975. With Zhou Enlai ailing and Mao Zedong also not long for the world, there is a sudden urgency to find a successor to the chairman. Now more than ever the two opposing camps take [...] In this week's episode we get all the way up to the end of 1975. With Zhou Enlai ailing and Mao Zedong also not long for the world, there is a sudden urgency to find a successor to the chairman. Now more than ever the two opposing camps take every measure to defeat the other. To the victor will go the leadership of the Chinese nation. To the loser there is certain loss of power and perhaps of freedom. Everything is building up to the fateful year of 1976. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-088-the-cultural-revolution-part-6 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-088-the-cultural-revolution-part-6#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:49:18 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1445 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-088-the-cultural-revolution-part-6/feed 2 0:36:05 In this episode we finish off 1969, a year that not only saw internal revolt and anarchy but also saw armed border confrontation with the Soviet Union in the freezing northeast. Mao Zedong pulls out all the stops to quell the violence and rebellion[...] In this episode we finish off 1969, a year that not only saw internal revolt and anarchy but also saw armed border confrontation with the Soviet Union in the freezing northeast. Mao Zedong pulls out all the stops to quell the violence and rebellion that he himself called for at the outset of the Cultural Revolution. Mao's chosen successor, Lin Biao loses favor with The Great Helmsman. As China enters the 1970's the Cultural Revolution, though tarnished, still has plenty of life left in it. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-087-the-cultural-revolution-part-5 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-087-the-cultural-revolution-part-5#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:20:51 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1439 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-087-the-cultural-revolution-part-5/feed 3 0:47:09 In our fifth installment of our China History Podcast overview of the Cultural Revolution we look at the milestone events of 1967: The February Countercurrent, 8 Point Program, 10 Point Program and the Wuhan Incident. Lots of blood and violence dur[...] In our fifth installment of our China History Podcast overview of the Cultural Revolution we look at the milestone events of 1967: The February Countercurrent, 8 Point Program, 10 Point Program and the Wuhan Incident. Lots of blood and violence during this difficult year in China. Added to this was no small amount of political, military and social upheavel. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-086-the-cultural-revolution-part-4 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-086-the-cultural-revolution-part-4#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:22:09 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1431 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-086-the-cultural-revolution-part-4/feed 6 0:36:09 The second half of 1966 and into 1967 saw some of the worst excesses of the Cultural Revolution. In this episode the violence spreads throughout China and anyone with something to hide about their class background is tracked down and forced to endu[...] The second half of 1966 and into 1967 saw some of the worst excesses of the Cultural Revolution. In this episode the violence spreads throughout China and anyone with something to hide about their class background is tracked down and forced to endure the most horrible of fates. Mao is liking what he sees and keeps fanning the flames using all the tools at his disposal. Opportunists from the CCRG down to the meanest individuals with petty gievences all grab hold of this chance that the Cultural Revolution has given them to get back at their enemies. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-085-the-cultural-revolution-part-3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-085-the-cultural-revolution-part-3#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 23:38:33 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1423 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-085-the-cultural-revolution-part-3/feed 1 0:35:08 In this third episode of Laszlo's Cultural Revolution Overview we only advance 18 days in August of 1966. Momentous and shocking events happen one after another, day after day. With the announcement of the 16 Points, now the Cultural Revoluti[...] In this third episode of Laszlo's Cultural Revolution Overview we only advance 18 days in August of 1966. Momentous and shocking events happen one after another, day after day. With the announcement of the 16 Points, now the Cultural Revolution has a purpose and guidelines to follow. Today's episode will show that Mao had anything except an orderly execution of this plan to transform China. He was going to shake up the whole nation, like a snow globe. Like with the Great Leap Forward, Mao meant well. But this whole idea went awry almost from the very start. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-084-the-cultural-revolution-part-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-084-the-cultural-revolution-part-2#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 03:39:09 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1412 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-084-the-cultural-revolution-part-2/feed 1 0:40:19 This week Laszlo takes us up to August 1966 with this Cultural Revolution overview. After a nine month hiatus down in the Hangzhou, Shanghai and Wuhan, Mao is now back in Beijing and ready to mount his attack on the party leadership and unleash the[...] This week Laszlo takes us up to August 1966 with this Cultural Revolution overview. After a nine month hiatus down in the Hangzhou, Shanghai and Wuhan, Mao is now back in Beijing and ready to mount his attack on the party leadership and unleash the Cultural Revolution on the entire country. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-083-the-cultural-revolution-part-1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-083-the-cultural-revolution-part-1#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 06:56:35 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1403 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-083-the-cultural-revolution-part-1/feed 0 0:35:45 By popular demand Laszlo begins to trace the history of the Cultural Revolution. This week's episode looks at the events leading up to the moment in 1966 when Mao called for the people to Bombard the Headquarters and to tear down the governmen[...] By popular demand Laszlo begins to trace the history of the Cultural Revolution. This week's episode looks at the events leading up to the moment in 1966 when Mao called for the people to Bombard the Headquarters and to tear down the government. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-082-the-history-of-china-india-relations http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-082-the-history-of-china-india-relations#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:24:44 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1394 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-082-the-history-of-china-india-relations/feed 3 0:31:35 Firstly, Laszlo apologizes in advance for the horrific pronunciation of all terms Hindi. This week the topic is the history behind Sino-Indian relations. This is an extremely emotive, complex and sometimes incendiary topic, conveniently encapsulat[...] Firstly, Laszlo apologizes in advance for the horrific pronunciation of all terms Hindi. This week the topic is the history behind Sino-Indian relations. This is an extremely emotive, complex and sometimes incendiary topic, conveniently encapsulated in an easy to digest half hour episode. The long history of Chinese-Indian Relations is overwhelmingly one of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and benefit. Only in the past century have challenges presented themselves that occasionally brought the two great civilizations into conflict. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-081-guan-yu http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-081-guan-yu#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:30:46 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1380 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-081-guan-yu/feed 1 0:23:10 Known by many names, Guan Yu, Guan Gong, Guan Di, this great man of loyalty, integrity and justice lived during the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. His oath of brotherhood with Liu Bei and Zhang Fei is the stuff of legends and remembered to[...] Known by many names, Guan Yu, Guan Gong, Guan Di, this great man of loyalty, integrity and justice lived during the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. His oath of brotherhood with Liu Bei and Zhang Fei is the stuff of legends and remembered to this very day. Guan Yu was a historical person whose life was so admired, today is viewed as a god. In today's episode we look at his life and his legend. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-080-bo-yibo http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-080-bo-yibo#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:58:02 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1368 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-080-bo-yibo/feed 1 0:27:12 This week we look at a committed Communist Party leader who played an important role in steering China's economy and financial system from 1949 and into the Deng era. Like many other leaders of his generation, Shanxi-born Bo Yibo suffered terr[...] This week we look at a committed Communist Party leader who played an important role in steering China's economy and financial system from 1949 and into the Deng era. Like many other leaders of his generation, Shanxi-born Bo Yibo suffered terribly during the Cultural Revolution. Today he is best remembered as one of the Eight Immortals, or Party Elders who made up Deng Xiaoping's "kitchen cabinet" during China's go-go 80's and 90's. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-079-carl-crow http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-079-carl-crow#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:55:42 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1355 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-079-carl-crow/feed 2 0:48:07 This time we look at Missouri-born Carl Crow (1883-1945). Though pretty much forgotten today, Carl Crow lived an amazing life and was a prolific writer. From his front row seats to many of the historic events in China between 1911-1937, Crow wrote[...] This time we look at Missouri-born Carl Crow (1883-1945). Though pretty much forgotten today, Carl Crow lived an amazing life and was a prolific writer. From his front row seats to many of the historic events in China between 1911-1937, Crow wrote many books about his observations and opinions. He has gone down in history for his achievements in Shanghai running American-style newspapers and creating the first Western Ad Agency in China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-078-the-warlord-ma-clique-of-northwest-china http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-078-the-warlord-ma-clique-of-northwest-china#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:28:50 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1342 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-078-the-warlord-ma-clique-of-northwest-china/feed 3 0:34:15 This week we look at the Ma Family Clique, a notorious family of Hui Muslim Warlords who ruled the northwest provinces of Ningxia, Gansu, Xinjiang and Qinghai from the period beginning in the final years of the Qing dynasty all the way to 1949. This week we look at the Ma Family Clique, a notorious family of Hui Muslim Warlords who ruled the northwest provinces of Ningxia, Gansu, Xinjiang and Qinghai from the period beginning in the final years of the Qing dynasty all the way to 1949. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-077-the-silk-road-marco-polo http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-077-the-silk-road-marco-polo#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:59:54 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1329 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-077-the-silk-road-marco-polo/feed 0 0:31:17 In this farewell look at the Silk Road, we discuss a few more interesting things and then give the travels and adventures of Marco Polo a once over. In this farewell look at the Silk Road, we discuss a few more interesting things and then give the travels and adventures of Marco Polo a once over. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-076-buddhism-and-the-silk-road-xuanzang-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-076-buddhism-and-the-silk-road-xuanzang-2#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:50:50 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1277 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-076-buddhism-and-the-silk-road-xuanzang-2/feed 4 0:33:25 Another fortnight, another China History Podcast. We return to the Silk Road and focus our attention on the monk Xuanzang. His was an interesting life. Through looking at Xuanzang you can truly gain a sense of the importance of Buddhism in China, [...] Another fortnight, another China History Podcast. We return to the Silk Road and focus our attention on the monk Xuanzang. His was an interesting life. Through looking at Xuanzang you can truly gain a sense of the importance of Buddhism in China, India and almost the entirety of Central Asia. If not for the mechanism of the Silk Road, it's unlikely Buddhism could have spread as far and wide as it did. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-075-xi-jinping-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-075-xi-jinping-2#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:32:33 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1255 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-075-xi-jinping-2/feed 2 0:33:30 Xi Jinping left U.S. soil last night after taking in the Laker game at Staples Center. His visit this week went off without a hitch. Today we look at Xi Jinping's life in the context of PRC history. This fifth generation leader is someone wh[...] Xi Jinping left U.S. soil last night after taking in the Laker game at Staples Center. His visit this week went off without a hitch. Today we look at Xi Jinping's life in the context of PRC history. This fifth generation leader is someone who has a rich background not only in Party and military affairs but matters of state as well. No past leader has been groomed to become Party Secretary as has Vice President Xi. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-073-the-early-years-of-the-silk-road http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-073-the-early-years-of-the-silk-road#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:36 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1234 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-073-the-early-years-of-the-silk-road/feed 0 0:39:47 Laszlo's back from Germany and after a long delay we pick up where we left off. In this episode we reacquaint ourselves with the background and early years of the Silk Road. Laszlo's back from Germany and after a long delay we pick up where we left off. In this episode we reacquaint ourselves with the background and early years of the Silk Road. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-072-the-hong-kong-triads http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-072-the-hong-kong-triads#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:17:03 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1143 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-072-the-hong-kong-triads/feed 0 0:31:21 The Triads of Hong Kong have an interesting historical past that shaped their development throughout the years. Today we look at their origins and some of the more important historic events that made them the violent international criminal gangs th[...] The Triads of Hong Kong have an interesting historical past that shaped their development throughout the years. Today we look at their origins and some of the more important historic events that made them the violent international criminal gangs they are today. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-071-ouyang-xiu http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-071-ouyang-xiu#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:39:01 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1134 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-071-ouyang-xiu/feed 0 0:35:03 Now that we have Deng Xiaoping out of the way, we're back looking at random topics throughout the ages. This week we look at the great Song Dynasty statesman and sage Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072). In this episode we'll review aspects of the No[...] Now that we have Deng Xiaoping out of the way, we're back looking at random topics throughout the ages. This week we look at the great Song Dynasty statesman and sage Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072). In this episode we'll review aspects of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and Ouyang Xiu's place in this amazing age in China. Also featured in this podcast will be other notable scholar-statesmen, Fan Zhongyan, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-070-deng-xiaoping-part-8 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-070-deng-xiaoping-part-8#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:39:40 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1105 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-070-deng-xiaoping-part-8/feed 3 0:38:24 Today we conclude our eight-part overview of Dr. Ezra Vogel's recent biography of Deng Xiaoping. In this installment we focus on Deng's dramatic and brilliant Southern Tour of January-February 1992. Today we conclude our eight-part overview of Dr. Ezra Vogel's recent biography of Deng Xiaoping. In this installment we focus on Deng's dramatic and brilliant Southern Tour of January-February 1992. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-069-deng-xiaoping-part-7 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-069-deng-xiaoping-part-7#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:23:04 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=1021 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-069-deng-xiaoping-part-7/feed 0 0:37:41 After a holiday delay, Laszlo is back with the 7th and almost final episode of our overview of Ezra Vogel's new biography of Deng. In this episode we look at the meat and potatoes of the Reform years from 1979 to 1989.. After a holiday delay, Laszlo is back with the 7th and almost final episode of our overview of Ezra Vogel's new biography of Deng. In this episode we look at the meat and potatoes of the Reform years from 1979 to 1989. Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-068-deng-xiaoping-part-6 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-068-deng-xiaoping-part-6#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:00:31 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=812 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-068-deng-xiaoping-part-6/feed 0 0:38:38 In this sixth installment of the Deng Xiaoping overview we focus in on 1978-1979. In this episode we see Deng return to power a third time. Deng immediately throws all his energy into advancing the cause of modernization in China. The age of refo[...] In this sixth installment of the Deng Xiaoping overview we focus in on 1978-1979. In this episode we see Deng return to power a third time. Deng immediately throws all his energy into advancing the cause of modernization in China. The age of reform takes off in earnest. But first he has to deal with Hua Guofeng. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-067-deng-xiaoping-part-5-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-067-deng-xiaoping-part-5-2#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:35:33 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=765 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-067-deng-xiaoping-part-5-2/feed 4 0:37:35 This week’s episode looks at the exciting events that all went down in 1976. Deng Xiaoping is on the defensive thanks to his 1975 policies to revive the nation. But a concatenation of events will happen starting on January 8 and ending on October [...] This week’s episode looks at the exciting events that all went down in 1976. Deng Xiaoping is on the defensive thanks to his 1975 policies to revive the nation. But a concatenation of events will happen starting on January 8 and ending on October 6 that will both bring Deng back and rock China. But these events will set the country on a course that will lead China to become the economic and international powerhouse it has become in the 21st century. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-066-deng-xiaoping-part-4 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-066-deng-xiaoping-part-4#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:54:06 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=751 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-066-deng-xiaoping-part-4/feed 0 0:38:01 After a bit of a delay, this week we look again at Deng Xiaoping and his struggles during the Cultural Revolution Years from 1966 to 1975. Seems we still have a long way to go yet. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for a possible new iTunes Feed[...] After a bit of a delay, this week we look again at Deng Xiaoping and his struggles during the Cultural Revolution Years from 1966 to 1975. Seems we still have a long way to go yet. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for a possible new iTunes Feed for the China History Podcast. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-065-deng-xiaoping-part-3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-065-deng-xiaoping-part-3#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:32:48 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=730 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-065-deng-xiaoping-part-3/feed 2 0:30:15 Today in Part 3 of our Deng Xiaoping overview we look at The Great One's life from 1952 after his return from the Southwest Bureau all the way up to the start of the Cultural Revolution. Today in Part 3 of our Deng Xiaoping overview we look at The Great One’s life from 1952 after his return from the Southwest Bureau all the way up to the start of the Cultural Revolution. Deng Xiaoping – Honorary Chairman of the China Bridge Association Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-064-deng-xiaoping-part-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-064-deng-xiaoping-part-2#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:50:01 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=721 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-064-deng-xiaoping-part-2/feed 0 0:30:53 This time we continue on with our overview of the great leader Deng Xiaoping. We pick up in 1937 with the invasion by Japan, the civil war and the founding of the PRC. We examine Deng’s achievements all the way up to 1952, the year he left the Sout[...] This time we continue on with our overview of the great leader Deng Xiaoping. We pick up in 1937 with the invasion by Japan, the civil war and the founding of the PRC. We examine Deng’s achievements all the way up to 1952, the year he left the Southwest Bureau and returned to Beijing to serve as Vice Premier and to take the lead, with Mao, Zhou, Liu Shaoqi and others in building the PRC from the ground up. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-063-deng-xiaoping-part-1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-063-deng-xiaoping-part-1#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:19:16 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=713 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-063-deng-xiaoping-part-1/feed 1 0:31:00 Laszlo is happily back in Cali with a new episode that looks at the early years of Deng Xiaoping. Most of the narrative is based on passages gleaned from Ezra Vogel’s new biography of The Great One. Inspired by the events of May Fourth 1919, Deng [...] Laszlo is happily back in Cali with a new episode that looks at the early years of Deng Xiaoping. Most of the narrative is based on passages gleaned from Ezra Vogel’s new biography of The Great One. Inspired by the events of May Fourth 1919, Deng Xiaoping was a lifelong revolutionary and by the end of his days had personally seen to it that China ended up the nation it was meant to be on the world stage. In this multi-part series on the life of Deng Xiaoping we’ll trace his life, all the triumphs aas well as the tragedies. We’ll look at why he is lionized as one of the greatest 20th century world leaders and also why some have vilified Deng for his actions. His life itself is an interesting prism from which to view 20th century China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-062-four-noted-foreigners-buried-at-babaoshan http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-062-four-noted-foreigners-buried-at-babaoshan#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:34:58 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=700 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-062-four-noted-foreigners-buried-at-babaoshan/feed 4 0:34:42 This time we take a look at four Westerners who committed their lives to the People’s Republic of China. These four foreigners, Agnes Smedley, Anna Louise Strong, George Hatem and Israel Epstein were all friends of China and were admired by China’s[...] This time we take a look at four Westerners who committed their lives to the People’s Republic of China. These four foreigners, Agnes Smedley, Anna Louise Strong, George Hatem and Israel Epstein were all friends of China and were admired by China’s leaders. Upon their deaths they were given the honor of internment at China’s Babaoshan Cemetery in Beijing. In this episode we offer an overview of each of their lives and why they were given this great honor. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-061-the-first-twelve-months-of-the-prc http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-061-the-first-twelve-months-of-the-prc#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:05:29 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=683 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-061-the-first-twelve-months-of-the-prc/feed 2 0:35:30 Today we jump over much of the history of the 1940′s and zero in on the moment when the PRC was officially established on Oct 1, 1949. Today’s podcast episode offers a general overview of the first year of the PRC and some of the multitude of chall[...] Today we jump over much of the history of the 1940′s and zero in on the moment when the PRC was officially established on Oct 1, 1949. Today’s podcast episode offers a general overview of the first year of the PRC and some of the multitude of challenges Mao and China’s new leaders faced. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-060-the-three-sovereigns-and-five-emperors http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-060-the-three-sovereigns-and-five-emperors#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:34:01 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=678 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-060-the-three-sovereigns-and-five-emperors/feed 0 0:21:00 Before we head back to modern times, we look at the mythological beginnings of the Chinese people and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. This period preceded China’s legendary Xia Dynasty and the beginnings of Chinese recorded history in the S[...] Before we head back to modern times, we look at the mythological beginnings of the Chinese people and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. This period preceded China’s legendary Xia Dynasty and the beginnings of Chinese recorded history in the Shang. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-059-the-duke-of-zhou http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-059-the-duke-of-zhou#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:52:14 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=658 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-059-the-duke-of-zhou/feed 0 0:18:30 This week we look at the immortal Zhou Gong, the Duke of Zhou. If he isn’t the most revered person from Chinese history, he’s certainly in the top three. He guided the earliest years of the Zhou Dynasty through treacherous times. Zhou Gong was re[...] This week we look at the immortal Zhou Gong, the Duke of Zhou. If he isn’t the most revered person from Chinese history, he’s certainly in the top three. He guided the earliest years of the Zhou Dynasty through treacherous times. Zhou Gong was responsible for building a great amount of the foundation from which Chinese culture has evolved. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-058-sir-robert-hart http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-058-sir-robert-hart#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:18:19 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=649 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-058-sir-robert-hart/feed 2 0:46:52 This week’s episode runs a little long as there won’t be anything for the following week. Today’s episode looks at the life and interesting career of Sir Robert Hart (赫德), an Ulsterman from Northern Ireland. For most of his life he lived in China i[...] This week’s episode runs a little long as there won’t be anything for the following week. Today’s episode looks at the life and interesting career of Sir Robert Hart (赫德), an Ulsterman from Northern Ireland. For most of his life he lived in China in the employ of the Zongli Yamen. Though his official title was Inspector General of the China Maritime Customs Service, he played an important behind the scenes role during the Treaty Port Era. His was an amazing life and today we look at his days in China from 1853 to 1908. I’m in Shanghai and Ningbo all this week so there won’t be any episode until after I get back. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-057-mid-autumn-festival http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-057-mid-autumn-festival#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:47:52 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=641 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/chp-057-mid-autumn-festival/feed 0 0:23:56 Mid-Autumn Festival takes place every year on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. This year that date falls on September 12. The Chinese world will be celebrating the holiday in very much the same way that generations have enjoy[...] Mid-Autumn Festival takes place every year on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. This year that date falls on September 12. The Chinese world will be celebrating the holiday in very much the same way that generations have enjoyed going back to ancient times. Families will get together and stroll in public gathering places. Children will carry all manners of lanterns and everyone will gaze at the moon. Due to the autumnal equinox, our moon is at its roundest and brightest. Enjoy a moon cake everyone and 看月亮！ Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-056-china-japan-1895-1945 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-056-china-japan-1895-1945#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:46:26 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=627 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-056-china-japan-1895-1945/feed 0 0:36:07 Thanks to RL in Hefei for the inspiration, this week we take a look at China and Japan's difficult history. We focus on the historical events that led to "2,000 years of friendship and 50 years of confrontation," as CPCCC member Zhao [...] Thanks to RL in Hefei for the inspiration, this week we take a look at China and Japan's difficult history. We focus on the historical events that led to "2,000 years of friendship and 50 years of confrontation," as CPCCC member Zhao Qizheng 赵启正 said recently in the People's Daily. We look at the background and the 50 years that were so terrible, the reverberations are still loud and clear today with many Chinese. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-055-the-shanghai-massacre-1927 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-055-the-shanghai-massacre-1927#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:46:51 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=605 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-055-the-shanghai-massacre-1927/feed 0 0:33:10 Today we're back with more history. We look at the Shanghai Massacre of April 12, 1927. This was the defining moment when Chiang Kai-shek and his allies and supporters made a bloody break with the Communists. Today we're back with more history. We look at the Shanghai Massacre of April 12, 1927. This was the defining moment when Chiang Kai-shek and his allies and supporters made a bloody break with the Communists. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-053-china-in-the-early-1920s http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-053-china-in-the-early-1920s#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:18:22 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=584 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-053-china-in-the-early-1920s/feed 0 0:26:36 The 1920's in Republican era China was anything but quiet and uneventful. In this episode we focus in on the general situation in China during the period of the early 1920's. This was a time when the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) and KMT[...] The 1920's in Republican era China was anything but quiet and uneventful. In this episode we focus in on the general situation in China during the period of the early 1920's. This was a time when the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) and KMT (Kuomintang) were in the same bed dreaming their different dreams. It was a period where China was divided with warlords Zhang Zuolin, Wu Peifu and Sun Chuanfang controlling China from the Yangzi north. The south was the domain of the KMT-CCP alliance where revolution was always in the air. In 1927 Chiang Kai-shek will turn on the CCP and this sets a chain of events in motion that will lead to the Communists victory in 1949. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-052-daoism-part-3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-052-daoism-part-3#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:18:18 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=570 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-052-daoism-part-3/feed 3 0:26:21 We close out our little overview of Daoism by looking at the most powerful and popular Daoist deities. In this episode you will meet the Three Pure Ones and the Eight Immortals with a focus on Lu Dongbin and Zhongli Quan. We close out our little overview of Daoism by looking at the most powerful and popular Daoist deities. In this episode you will meet the Three Pure Ones and the Eight Immortals with a focus on Lu Dongbin and Zhongli Quan. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-051-daoism-part-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-051-daoism-part-2#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:18:46 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=535 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-051-daoism-part-2/feed 1 0:26:50 More Daoism this week. We look at Zhuangzi and trace the development of Daoism during the classical age from the Han Dynasty to the Tang More Daoism this week. We look at Zhuangzi and trace the development of Daoism during the classical age from the Han Dynasty to the Tang Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-050-daoism-part-1-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-050-daoism-part-1-2#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:18:00 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=541 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-history-podcast-050-daoism-part-1-2/feed 0 0:32:01 In this week's episode Laszlo tackles Daoism, a philosophy, a religion and way of life that everyone has heard about but not everyone learned the backstory. This time we look at the history and the times that spawned this most fertile of philo[...] In this week's episode Laszlo tackles Daoism, a philosophy, a religion and way of life that everyone has heard about but not everyone learned the backstory. This time we look at the history and the times that spawned this most fertile of philosophies. In later episodes we’ll dig a little deeper and look more at the religion and the philosophy. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/sir-run-run-shaw-chp-049 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/sir-run-run-shaw-chp-049#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:18:39 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=511 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/sir-run-run-shaw-chp-049/feed 1 0:30:51 Today we have some lighter fare than usual. Nine months ago we looked at one great Hong Kong tycoon, Li Ka-shing. Today we look another. In this episode we look at the life and career of entertainment mogul Sir Run Run Shaw and the Shaw Brothers [...] Today we have some lighter fare than usual. Nine months ago we looked at one great Hong Kong tycoon, Li Ka-shing. Today we look another. In this episode we look at the life and career of entertainment mogul Sir Run Run Shaw and the Shaw Brothers organization. Born in Ningbo in 1907, along with his brothers, Run Run Shaw built a business empire that spanned the globe and he brought joy to millions with his movies and television. This week we'll take a break from the brutality and bad news to examine a nice success story from Chinese history. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-podcast-history-048-the-founding-of-the-ccp http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-podcast-history-048-the-founding-of-the-ccp#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:18:18 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=508 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china-podcast-history-048-the-founding-of-the-ccp/feed 0 0:26:32 Thanks and 非常感谢 to listener Steaven who alerted me that the July 1st podcast was cut-off two thirds of the way through. After rallying the entirety of the resources here at the China History Podcast, we were able to resolve the problem and have re-[...] Thanks and 非常感谢 to listener Steaven who alerted me that the July 1st podcast was cut-off two thirds of the way through. After rallying the entirety of the resources here at the China History Podcast, we were able to resolve the problem and have re-uploaded this episode. Our profoundest apologies. In commemoration of the festivities in China marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, today we look at the events leading up to the CCP's 1st Party Congress in Shanghai. It was nine decades ago on this day on July 1, 1921 that the thirteen delegates of the Party participated in this historic event that began in Shanghai and finished off in the city of Jiaxing. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_047-adventurer_zhang_qian http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_047-adventurer_zhang_qian#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:38:08 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=223 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_047-adventurer_zhang_qian/feed 2 0:27:35 In this episode we look at the life of one of the bravest and greatest adventurers of ancient times. Zhang Qian was selected by the Han Dynasty Emperor Wu to make a political alliance with a distant central Asian people, the Yuezhi. Zhang Qian[...] In this episode we look at the life of one of the bravest and greatest adventurers of ancient times. Zhang Qian was selected by the Han Dynasty Emperor Wu to make a political alliance with a distant central Asian people, the Yuezhi. Zhang Qian's thirteen year journey to the west between 138 BC and 126 BC brought back massive amounts of intelligence and understanding about those distant lands beyond Han China's frontiers. This great adventurer and national hero of China paved the way for the explosion of two way trade that followed in his footsteps and led to the development of the Silk Road. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_046-the_may_4th_movement http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_046-the_may_4th_movement#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:37:40 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=221 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_046-the_may_4th_movement/feed 0 0:36:05 May 4, 1919 was an historic day in modern Chinese history. The demonstration in Beijing and the subsequent movement brought seismic changes to Chinese culture, politics and literature. All the leaders of modern China who played a founding role in [...] May 4, 1919 was an historic day in modern Chinese history. The demonstration in Beijing and the subsequent movement brought seismic changes to Chinese culture, politics and literature. All the leaders of modern China who played a founding role in the establishment of the PRC were influenced by the writings and ideas that grew out of this May 4th Movement. All the pent up anger, frustration and resentment of foreign imperialism and China's weakness in the face of their might, came to a head at this time. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_045-the_aftermath_of_the_xinhai_revolution http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_045-the_aftermath_of_the_xinhai_revolution#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:35:57 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=219 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_045-the_aftermath_of_the_xinhai_revolution/feed 1 0:36:29 The Qing Dynasty formally came to an end on February 12, 1912 when the last emperor Puyi abdicated. That same year the Republic of China was founded and had a very rocky start. In today’s episode we look at the immediate aftermath of the Xinhai Re[...] The Qing Dynasty formally came to an end on February 12, 1912 when the last emperor Puyi abdicated. That same year the Republic of China was founded and had a very rocky start. In today’s episode we look at the immediate aftermath of the Xinhai Revolution and what happened right after Sun Yat-sen handed the presidency of the new republic to Yuan Shikai. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_044-the_chinese_exclusion_act_of_1882 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_044-the_chinese_exclusion_act_of_1882#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 02:34:32 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=217 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_044-the_chinese_exclusion_act_of_1882/feed 0 0:26:45 In an effort to bring some understanding to the recent proposed call for a resolution to formally acknowledge and express regret for banning Chinese immigration and other violated rights of the Chinese settlers, we examine the history of the Chinese[...] In an effort to bring some understanding to the recent proposed call for a resolution to formally acknowledge and express regret for banning Chinese immigration and other violated rights of the Chinese settlers, we examine the history of the Chinese Exclusion Act. The resolution was introduced by L.A.'s very own Rep. Judy Chu, the first Chinese American elected to the US Congress. It is also co-sponsored by Rep. Judy Biggert of Illinois and Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado. The resolution is calling on Congress to express regret for the passage of several laws between 1882 and 1904 that violated the fundamental civil rights of Chinese-Americans. In today's episode of the China History Podcast we look at the history behind this resolution and why it is important to understand the past in order to be better informed about the issues of today. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_043-qa_and_general_stuff http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_043-qa_and_general_stuff#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 01:18:32 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=215 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_043-qa_and_general_stuff/feed 0 0:28:18 Laszlo is traveling but we manage to eke out this brief (sort of) question and answer episode, mixed up with general chit chat and stuff. Once all of the travel is out of the way, the China History Podcast will resume with weekly episodes with topi[...] Laszlo is traveling but we manage to eke out this brief (sort of) question and answer episode, mixed up with general chit chat and stuff. Once all of the travel is out of the way, the China History Podcast will resume with weekly episodes with topics from five millennia of China history.. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_042-review_of_the_overviews http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_042-review_of_the_overviews#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 01:18:58 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=213 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_042-review_of_the_overviews/feed 0 0:27:14 非常抱歉大家！ Sorry for the few day delay. In a special collectors edition of the China History Podcast we review the Imperial China overviews of the past eight months. We'll quickly review the whole period from 2200 BC to 1912. You can now follow[...] 非常抱歉大家！ Sorry for the few day delay. In a special collectors edition of the China History Podcast we review the Imperial China overviews of the past eight months. We'll quickly review the whole period from 2200 BC to 1912. You can now follow the China History Podcast on Twitter @LaszloCHP. Next time I’m late, I can let you know. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_041-the_qing_dynasty_part_7 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_041-the_qing_dynasty_part_7#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 01:18:34 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=211 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_041-the_qing_dynasty_part_7/feed 0 0:46:22 In this episode we conclude our eight month overview of Chinese Imperial history from Yu the Great of the Xia Dynasty to Puyi of the Qing. After more than half a century of tragedy, upheaval, national humiliation and plenty of mass death and destru[...] In this episode we conclude our eight month overview of Chinese Imperial history from Yu the Great of the Xia Dynasty to Puyi of the Qing. After more than half a century of tragedy, upheaval, national humiliation and plenty of mass death and destruction, the Qing dynasty ends in 1912. Now as China takes her place in the modern world, the nation must transition from a traditional monarchy to a republic. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_040-the_qing_dynasty_part_6 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_040-the_qing_dynasty_part_6#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:18:13 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=209 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_040-the_qing_dynasty_part_6/feed 0 0:41:50 This week we look at China during the Tongzhi Era and part of the reign of Guangxu. This period from 1875 to 1895 is more of the same for China. More humiliation at the hands of foreigners. More scrambling to modernize. More imperial skullduggery.[...] This week we look at China during the Tongzhi Era and part of the reign of Guangxu. This period from 1875 to 1895 is more of the same for China. More humiliation at the hands of foreigners. More scrambling to modernize. More imperial skullduggery. More military defeats. By the time of China's disastrous defeat after the Sino-Japanese War, the Middle Kingdom reaches a stage where they must wake up and defend themselves or face ruin as a country. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_039-the_qing_dynasty_part_5 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_039-the_qing_dynasty_part_5#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:18:44 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=207 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_039-the_qing_dynasty_part_5/feed 0 0:41:50 We're almost at the end of our Imperial China History Overview. In this segment of the China History Podcast we look at the continued misfortunes in China during the Xianfeng era, as the country is torn apart by the Taiping and Nian rebellions[...] We're almost at the end of our Imperial China History Overview. In this segment of the China History Podcast we look at the continued misfortunes in China during the Xianfeng era, as the country is torn apart by the Taiping and Nian rebellions and revolts in the west. The western powers, following the 2nd Opium War, force yet another unequal treaty on the shellshocked Qing government. In these trying times emerge three great China military heroes Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang. The Qing at last face the choice of modernize or lose the mandate of heaven forever. But with the Empress Dowager Cixi preparing to seize power, things are going to be dicey for this last dynasty of imperial China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_038-the_qing_dynasty_part_4 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_038-the_qing_dynasty_part_4#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:18:01 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=205 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_038-the_qing_dynasty_part_4/feed 0 0:41:11 Here we begin the turbulent, bloody and historically humiliating 19th century in China. The first half century sees two emperors, Jiaqing and Daoguang stand by helplessly as China is torn apart by uprisings, anti-Manchu discontent, a financial cris[...] Here we begin the turbulent, bloody and historically humiliating 19th century in China. The first half century sees two emperors, Jiaqing and Daoguang stand by helplessly as China is torn apart by uprisings, anti-Manchu discontent, a financial crisis, opium addiction on a massive scale, foreign invasion and the usual deadly floods and other natural disasters. By the time the Daoguang emperor passes from the scene in 1850, it is clear to all that the Qing have long lost Heaven's Mandate. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_037-the_qing_dynasty_part_3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_037-the_qing_dynasty_part_3#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:18:40 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=203 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_037-the_qing_dynasty_part_3/feed 0 0:33:26 In this episode we look at the bittersweet reign of the Qianlong emperor. The longest reigning emperor in Chinese imperial history, the Qianlong era saw the most splendid three decades for the Manchu's of the Qing Dynasty. China reached its g[...] In this episode we look at the bittersweet reign of the Qianlong emperor. The longest reigning emperor in Chinese imperial history, the Qianlong era saw the most splendid three decades for the Manchu's of the Qing Dynasty. China reached its greatest territorial extent and was still the marvel of the world. But during the second half of the Qianlong era, Westerners became more aggressive in their ongoing attempts to increase China trade. In addition to Westerners and their demands for China to open up, domestic problems increasingly plagued the Qing emperor. The stage was being set for the turbulent 19th century. The remaining six Qing emperors were powerless to control the cataclysmic series of events that would change China forever. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_036-the_qing_dynasty_part_2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_036-the_qing_dynasty_part_2#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:18:26 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=200 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_036-the_qing_dynasty_part_2/feed 0 0:20:29 In this episode we examine the Yongzheng emperor, the second of the three great Qing emperors who reigned during the most golden of times for the Manchu dynasty. A tireless emperor who was a wizard at managing the machine of state, he reigned for o[...] In this episode we examine the Yongzheng emperor, the second of the three great Qing emperors who reigned during the most golden of times for the Manchu dynasty. A tireless emperor who was a wizard at managing the machine of state, he reigned for only thirteen years before his son later brought the Qing dynasty to its greatest heights. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_035-the_qing_dynasty_part_1-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_035-the_qing_dynasty_part_1-2#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:18:17 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=197 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_035-the_qing_dynasty_part_1-2/feed 1 0:28:14 In this first episode covering the Qing Dynasty we look at the Shunzhi emperor and his son, the Kangxi emperor. The 61 year reign of the Kangxi emperor was the longest in imperial Chinese history. The Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong eras saw the Qi[...] In this first episode covering the Qing Dynasty we look at the Shunzhi emperor and his son, the Kangxi emperor. The 61 year reign of the Kangxi emperor was the longest in imperial Chinese history. The Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong eras saw the Qing dynasty reach its greatest heights and China was economically the wealthiest and intellectually the most advanced and artistically refined empire on earth. In this episode we examine the life of the first of these three great emperors. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_034-the_ming_dynasty_part_4-2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_034-the_ming_dynasty_part_4-2#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:18:04 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=193 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_034-the_ming_dynasty_part_4-2/feed 0 0:42:31 We finish off our overview of the Ming Dynasty in this episode and also trace the rise of the Manchu's. The period from the Jiajing emperor to the tragic suicide of the Chongzhen emperor saw a slow and steady decline in the fortunes of the Mi[...] We finish off our overview of the Ming Dynasty in this episode and also trace the rise of the Manchu's. The period from the Jiajing emperor to the tragic suicide of the Chongzhen emperor saw a slow and steady decline in the fortunes of the Ming dynasty. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_033-the_ming_dynasty_part_3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_033-the_ming_dynasty_part_3#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:18:45 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=189 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_033-the_ming_dynasty_part_3/feed 0 0:37:27 In today's episode we look at Ming Dynasty China from the reigns of Xuande to Jiajing. This period in Chinese history was witnessing momentous changes. The dynasty suffers a terrible debacle in 1449. Portugal was becoming a regular visitor [...] In today's episode we look at Ming Dynasty China from the reigns of Xuande to Jiajing. This period in Chinese history was witnessing momentous changes. The dynasty suffers a terrible debacle in 1449. Portugal was becoming a regular visitor and sets up down in Macao. This was also a time when evil self-serving eunuchs spread their tentacles throughout the government. By the close of the Jiajing emperor's long reign the best days of the Ming were already behind them. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_032-the_ming_dynasty_part_2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_032-the_ming_dynasty_part_2#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:18:01 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=187 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_032-the_ming_dynasty_part_2/feed 0 0:30:42 In this week's episode we examine the second great emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the Yongle [Yong - Leh] emperor who reigned 1402-1424. This tireless emperor waged campaigns against the Mongols in the north, the Vietnamese in the south and sent[...] In this week's episode we examine the second great emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the Yongle [Yong - Leh] emperor who reigned 1402-1424. This tireless emperor waged campaigns against the Mongols in the north, the Vietnamese in the south and sent sailing expeditions throughout Asia, the subcontinent and the east coast of Africa to engage the peoples of these faraway lands and bring the splendor of China to them. These legendary voyages of the eunuch Admiral Zheng He were the brainchild of the Yongle emperor. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_031-the_ming_dynasty_part_1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_031-the_ming_dynasty_part_1#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:18:09 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=185 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_031-the_ming_dynasty_part_1/feed 0 0:26:10 Laszlo is back, finally, after a longer layoff than expected. This week we look at the end of the Yuan dynasty and the founding of the Ming Dynasty. We look at the first emperor Ming Taizu, a.k.a. The Hongwu Emperor. With the establishment of the[...] Laszlo is back, finally, after a longer layoff than expected. This week we look at the end of the Yuan dynasty and the founding of the Ming Dynasty. We look at the first emperor Ming Taizu, a.k.a. The Hongwu Emperor. With the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, once again Chinese are in control of the Middle Kingdom. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_030-chinese_new_year http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_030-chinese_new_year#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:18:44 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=183 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_030-chinese_new_year/feed 0 0:24:10 This week we take a break from the history to look at the background and the traditions surrounding Chinese New Year. Laszlo will be back next time to pick up where we left off after the fall of the Song Dynasty. On behalf of everyone here at the [...] This week we take a break from the history to look at the background and the traditions surrounding Chinese New Year. Laszlo will be back next time to pick up where we left off after the fall of the Song Dynasty. On behalf of everyone here at the China History Podcast, we wish everyone a happy and healthy new year filled with good health, prosperity and peace. 新年快乐大家！年年有余！ Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_029-the_southern_song_dynasty http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_029-the_southern_song_dynasty#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 02:18:19 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=181 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_029-the_southern_song_dynasty/feed 0 0:26:23 In this week's episode Laszlo finishes off the Song Dynasty after the Jin Empire captures the royal family and sacks the capital in Kaifeng. The Song dynasty continues on with the new capital in the south of China, below the Yangzi River. Des[...] In this week's episode Laszlo finishes off the Song Dynasty after the Jin Empire captures the royal family and sacks the capital in Kaifeng. The Song dynasty continues on with the new capital in the south of China, below the Yangzi River. Despite perilous times with hostile neighbors to the north, the dynasty enjoys continued prosperity and a burst of creativity in philosophy, the arts and sciences. The Southern Song has a good 152 year run until they are overrun by the Kublai Khan's great armies in 1279. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_028-the_northern_song_dynasty http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_028-the_northern_song_dynasty#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:18:16 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=179 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_028-the_northern_song_dynasty/feed 0 0:43:03 This week's episode runs a little longer than usual. In it we examine the Northern Song Dynasty from 960 to 1127. This was a precarious time for China. Despite three potentially menacing non-Han empires surrounding them to the north and west,[...] This week's episode runs a little longer than usual. In it we examine the Northern Song Dynasty from 960 to 1127. This was a precarious time for China. Despite three potentially menacing non-Han empires surrounding them to the north and west, China once again had another magnificent great leap forward of brilliance and innovation. Together with the Tang, the Song Dynasty is considered one of the greatest periods in all of China's long history. Today we look at the first half of the Song when the capital was located up in Kaifeng. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_027-tang_dynasty_part_3_-_5_dynasties_kingdoms http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_027-tang_dynasty_part_3_-_5_dynasties_kingdoms#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:18:53 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=177 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_027-tang_dynasty_part_3_-_5_dynasties_kingdoms/feed 0 0:31:04 In today's final installment covering the history of the great Tang Dynasty, we look at its agonizing decline until 907 when it is pushed aside and another period of disunity sets in. Five Dynasties reign in the north, all short lived and not [...] In today's final installment covering the history of the great Tang Dynasty, we look at its agonizing decline until 907 when it is pushed aside and another period of disunity sets in. Five Dynasties reign in the north, all short lived and not spectacular by any means. In the south, after the Tang falls you have a total of ten kingdoms that exist independently. While not the most interesting period in Chinese history, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period acted as a kind of buffer between the two greatest dynasties in China's long history: the Tang and Song. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_026-tang_dynasty_part_2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_026-tang_dynasty_part_2#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:18:20 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=175 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_026-tang_dynasty_part_2/feed 0 0:27:27 Laszlo is back after a holiday illness to continue where we left off in 705 with the passing of Wu Zetian. After an initial golden age during the Taizong emperor, the Tang will reach new heights of glory under Tang Minghuang a.k.a. the Xuanzong emp[...] Laszlo is back after a holiday illness to continue where we left off in 705 with the passing of Wu Zetian. After an initial golden age during the Taizong emperor, the Tang will reach new heights of glory under Tang Minghuang a.k.a. the Xuanzong emperor. The magnificent city of Chang'an is once again the center of the world where the arts flourished like never before and traders, travelers and explorers from around the world came to gather and marvel at the splendor of Tang Dynasty China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_025-the_tang_dynasty_part_1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_025-the_tang_dynasty_part_1#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:18:09 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=173 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_025-the_tang_dynasty_part_1/feed 0 0:25:13 As the Sui peters out, Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, seizes power and establishes the Tang Dynasty in 618. Along with the Song, the Tang Dynasty is considered the pinnacle of China's long history. In culture, art, poetry, painting, ceramics, sci[...] As the Sui peters out, Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, seizes power and establishes the Tang Dynasty in 618. Along with the Song, the Tang Dynasty is considered the pinnacle of China's long history. In culture, art, poetry, painting, ceramics, science, navigation, diplomacy this was a golden age. Buddhism made even greater inroads into Chinese society. And Chang'an was the center of the world where the great and mighty Taizong emperor ruled and people came from as far away as Persia to marvel at China’s greatness and might. In this week’s episode we look at the founding of the Tang up to the demise of the third emperor Gaozong. With her husband's death in 683, the Empress Wu Zetian came to the fore and began ruling in her own name. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_024-the_sui_dynasty http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_024-the_sui_dynasty#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:18:39 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=171 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_024-the_sui_dynasty/feed 0 0:20:08 The demise of the Southern & Northern Dynasties brought us a China unified under the Sui emperors Wen and Yang. This ephemeral dynasty laid the groundwork for the splendor of the Tang dynasty. Lasting only 37 years, the Sui Dynasty doesn'[...] The demise of the Southern & Northern Dynasties brought us a China unified under the Sui emperors Wen and Yang. This ephemeral dynasty laid the groundwork for the splendor of the Tang dynasty. Lasting only 37 years, the Sui Dynasty doesn't get the limelight enjoyed by the great dynasties of Han, Tang, Song, Ming and Qing but it played a critical role in the development of a unified China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_023-the_southern__northern_kingdoms http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_023-the_southern__northern_kingdoms#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:18:11 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=169 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_023-the_southern__northern_kingdoms/feed 0 0:34:39 The Southern & Northern Dynasties were a collection of dynasties that lasted 170 years and preceded the time of unification under the Sui Dynasty. North of the Yangzi River you had the Northern Wei, the Northern Qi and the Northern Zhou. South[...] The Southern & Northern Dynasties were a collection of dynasties that lasted 170 years and preceded the time of unification under the Sui Dynasty. North of the Yangzi River you had the Northern Wei, the Northern Qi and the Northern Zhou. South of the great river reigned the Liu Song, Southern Qi, the Liang and finally the Chen. Although there was disunity in China and plenty of warring going on to make things miserable for most, it was still a very critical and formative time in China with mass migrations of Han Chinese from the north to the south. It was also a time when Buddhism triumphed in China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_022-the_three_kingdoms_and_the_jin http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_022-the_three_kingdoms_and_the_jin#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:18:03 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=167 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_022-the_three_kingdoms_and_the_jin/feed 0 0:33:53 This week we are back with more Chinese history. We will look at a very confusing but exciting time when there was mostly a period of disunity and China was broken up into contending kingdoms. However this period of chaos brought us some of the ri[...] This week we are back with more Chinese history. We will look at a very confusing but exciting time when there was mostly a period of disunity and China was broken up into contending kingdoms. However this period of chaos brought us some of the richest tales of ancient China filled with amazing battles, events and larger than life characters. We'll look at the Three Kingdoms period that followed the demise of the Eastern Han. Then we will look at the Western Jin dynasty that briefly united China, followed by the Eastern Jin and then the period of the 16 Northern Kingdoms. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_021-q-a002 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_021-q-a002#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:18:38 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=165 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_021-q-a002/feed 0 0:17:56 Like they do in the circus in between acts to buy some time, we're sending out the poodles and juggling clowns to entertain and enlighten you as the next China History Podcast episode is busily being written, recorded and edited. This is the s[...] Like they do in the circus in between acts to buy some time, we're sending out the poodles and juggling clowns to entertain and enlighten you as the next China History Podcast episode is busily being written, recorded and edited. This is the second of our Q&A sessions. Everyone is encouraged to send a comment or question. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks for your ongoing support and listenership. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_020-the_han_dynasty_part_3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_020-the_han_dynasty_part_3#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:18:42 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=161 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_020-the_han_dynasty_part_3/feed 2 0:31:16 In this final installment of the Han Dynasty overview we look at the reign of Wang Mang during the short lived Xin Dynasty and the Eastern (or Later) Han Dynasty that followed. The Eastern Han was a period of endless skullduggery at the imperial co[...] In this final installment of the Han Dynasty overview we look at the reign of Wang Mang during the short lived Xin Dynasty and the Eastern (or Later) Han Dynasty that followed. The Eastern Han was a period of endless skullduggery at the imperial court where the palace eunuchs rose to power and meddled endlessly behind the scenes. The final years of the Eastern Han were times of great chaos where the empire ultimately broke up into three kingdoms. This was the time of Cao Cao, Liu Bei and Sun Quan. When the Eastern Han ended in 220AD, the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu battled for supremacy in China for sixty years. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_019-the_han_dynasty_part_2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_019-the_han_dynasty_part_2#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:18:01 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=159 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_019-the_han_dynasty_part_2/feed 1 0:30:01 Today we present the second part of the Western Han Dynasty overview where we will look at the great Han emperors Wendi, Jingdi and perhaps the greatest of them all, Han Wudi. It was a golden age in Chinese history and saw the first indirect contac[...] Today we present the second part of the Western Han Dynasty overview where we will look at the great Han emperors Wendi, Jingdi and perhaps the greatest of them all, Han Wudi. It was a golden age in Chinese history and saw the first indirect contact between the Roman Empire in the west and Han China in the east. The Silk Road of course was the conduit between these two great empires. Next week we will continue on with the short-lived Xin Dynasty of Wang Mang and the Eastern Han Dynasty. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_018-the_han_dynasty_part_1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_018-the_han_dynasty_part_1#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:18:23 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=157 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_018-the_han_dynasty_part_1/feed 0 0:22:12 In this week’s episode we look at only the first few decades of the Western Han Dynasty. The Western Han lasted from 202BC to 8AD. We'll focus in on the fall of the Qin and the rise of Liu Bang who went on to found the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang [...] In this week’s episode we look at only the first few decades of the Western Han Dynasty. The Western Han lasted from 202BC to 8AD. We'll focus in on the fall of the Qin and the rise of Liu Bang who went on to found the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang would reign as Emperor Gaozu. Today we will look at his rise to power, his reign, his death and its gruesome aftermath. Next week we will pick up with the reigns of Emperors Wen, Jing and Wu. The periods of Wang Mang and the Eastern Han will wait until the 3rd installment of our Han Dynasty overview. On another day we will return and focus in on many of the amazing stories of this golden period. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_017-the_eastern_zhou_dynasty http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_017-the_eastern_zhou_dynasty#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:18:55 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=155 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_017-the_eastern_zhou_dynasty/feed 0 0:29:08 In this episode we look at the second phase of the Zhou Dynasty. This period was known as the Eastern Zhou. The Eastern Zhou was broken down between the Spring & Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It lasted from 770 to 221BC. From [...] In this episode we look at the second phase of the Zhou Dynasty. This period was known as the Eastern Zhou. The Eastern Zhou was broken down between the Spring & Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It lasted from 770 to 221BC. From this chaotic period sprang the great works that defined Chinese philosophy through the ages. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_016-the_western_zhou http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_016-the_western_zhou#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:18:51 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=153 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_016-the_western_zhou/feed 1 0:19:03 Today we take a 走马看花 look at the 790 year Zhou Dynasty, the longest dynasty in Chinese history. In this episode we will particularly focus on the Western Zhou Period which lasted for 275 years. Next week we will finish the Zhou Dynasty by examining[...] Today we take a 走马看花 look at the 790 year Zhou Dynasty, the longest dynasty in Chinese history. In this episode we will particularly focus on the Western Zhou Period which lasted for 275 years. Next week we will finish the Zhou Dynasty by examining the Eastern Zhou Period. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_015-the_shang_dynasty http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_015-the_shang_dynasty#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:18:17 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=151 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_015-the_shang_dynasty/feed 0 0:30:54 This week in part two of our dynasty overview, we examine the Shang Dynasty 1600 BC to 1046 BC. Chinese characters make their appearance for the first time. Artisans cast the most beautiful bronzes. Because of the discovery of archaeological evide[...] This week in part two of our dynasty overview, we examine the Shang Dynasty 1600 BC to 1046 BC. Chinese characters make their appearance for the first time. Artisans cast the most beautiful bronzes. Because of the discovery of archaeological evidence, many consider this China's first real dynasty. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_014-the_xia_dynasty http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_014-the_xia_dynasty#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:18:37 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=149 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_014-the_xia_dynasty/feed 0 0:17:54 In this episode we commence our Chinese imperial dynasty overview. It begins today with the Xia Dynasty 夏朝代. According to historiographer Sima Qian, this was the first dynasty of China. It's origins and its demise and everything in between ha[...] In this episode we commence our Chinese imperial dynasty overview. It begins today with the Xia Dynasty 夏朝代. According to historiographer Sima Qian, this was the first dynasty of China. It's origins and its demise and everything in between have all come from sources written many centuries later. For this reason and for reasons of lack of archaeological evidence, the Xia is called a "legendary dynasty" of China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_013-li_ka_shing http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_013-li_ka_shing#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:18:46 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=145 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_013-li_ka_shing/feed 0 0:15:03 Li Ka-shing is a Hong Kong billionaire tycoon who has played a great role in not only Hong Kong's prosperity but in China’s as well. He is respected not only for his achievements in business and industry but also for his rise from humble begin[...] Li Ka-shing is a Hong Kong billionaire tycoon who has played a great role in not only Hong Kong's prosperity but in China’s as well. He is respected not only for his achievements in business and industry but also for his rise from humble beginnings in Chaozhou, China. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_012-001-mp3 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_012-001-mp3#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:18:16 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=143 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_012-001-mp3/feed 4 0:17:56 This week we take a break from the history. Laszlo answers listener questions concerning Chinese language and history. Listeners are encouraged to send a comment, question or suggestion for a topic. This week we take a break from the history. Laszlo answers listener questions concerning Chinese language and history. Listeners are encouraged to send a comment, question or suggestion for a topic. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_011-kang_sheng http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_011-kang_sheng#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:18:53 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=141 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_011-kang_sheng/feed 2 0:32:04 Kang Sheng 康生 was a sinister character from modern Chinese history who was both Chairman Mao's close confidant and creator of China's Secret Police. Kang Sheng 康生 was a sinister character from modern Chinese history who was both Chairman Mao's close confidant and creator of China's Secret Police. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_010-kublai_khan http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_010-kublai_khan#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:18:10 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=139 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_010-kublai_khan/feed 0 0:17:42 Kublai Khan (忽必烈汗）was a great 13th Century Mongol Khan who also went down in history as one of China's greatest emperors. He ruled during a great golden age in China. It was this warrior and emperor who received Marco Polo at his magnificent [...] Kublai Khan (忽必烈汗）was a great 13th Century Mongol Khan who also went down in history as one of China's greatest emperors. He ruled during a great golden age in China. It was this warrior and emperor who received Marco Polo at his magnificent palace. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_009-nixons_visit_to_china_pt_2 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_009-nixons_visit_to_china_pt_2#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:18:42 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=137 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_009-nixons_visit_to_china_pt_2/feed 1 0:19:49 February 1972 "The week that changed the world". We pick up where we left off last week with President Nixon's historic visit to the PRC. February 1972 "The week that changed the world". We pick up where we left off last week with President Nixon's historic visit to the PRC. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_008-nixons_visit_to_china_pt_1 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_008-nixons_visit_to_china_pt_1#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:18:04 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=135 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_008-nixons_visit_to_china_pt_1/feed 0 0:30:12 Thirty-eight years ago President Nixon visited Peking, as it was called then, and jump started the normalization of relations between the two great nations of The United States and the People's Republic of China. This was a story that played o[...] Thirty-eight years ago President Nixon visited Peking, as it was called then, and jump started the normalization of relations between the two great nations of The United States and the People's Republic of China. This was a story that played out over three years and culminated in one of the great geopolitical media events of the 20th century. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_007-wu-zetian http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_007-wu-zetian#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:18:31 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=133 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_007-wu-zetian/feed 0 0:16:30 This week we look at the Tang dynasty Empress Wu Zetian, the only woman from Chinese history to rule China as an emperor in her own name. This week we look at the Tang dynasty Empress Wu Zetian, the only woman from Chinese history to rule China as an emperor in her own name. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_006-the_opium_war http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_006-the_opium_war#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:18:22 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=131 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_006-the_opium_war/feed 1 0:31:19 In this week's episode we give an overview of the First Opium War, one of the most humiliating events in Modern Chinese history. From this event that culminated in the first of many unequal treaties in 1842, China began a steady downhill slide[...] In this week's episode we give an overview of the First Opium War, one of the most humiliating events in Modern Chinese history. From this event that culminated in the first of many unequal treaties in 1842, China began a steady downhill slide and suffered a multitude of setbacks and insults from foreign powers eager to trade with China and build market share for their products. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_005-chinese_leadership_since_1949 http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_005-chinese_leadership_since_1949#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:18:45 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=129 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_005-chinese_leadership_since_1949/feed 1 0:07:10 In this brief episode of the China History Podcast we examine the four generations of leaders and get acquainted with their names. 1949 to the present day has seen four generations of Chinese leadership going back to Chairman Mao Zedong. We will a[...] In this brief episode of the China History Podcast we examine the four generations of leaders and get acquainted with their names. 1949 to the present day has seen four generations of Chinese leadership going back to Chairman Mao Zedong. We will also look at the fifth generation of leaders who will take their new places in 2013. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_004-the_great_leap_forward http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_004-the_great_leap_forward#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:18:16 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=127 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_004-the_great_leap_forward/feed 1 0:23:52 The Great Leap Forward ( 大跃进) from 1958-1960 caused death and suffering to dozens of millions of people. It sounded like a workable idea but it didn't turn out like Chairman Mao hoped. When looking back on the life of Mao Zedong, the Great L[...] The Great Leap Forward ( 大跃进) from 1958-1960 caused death and suffering to dozens of millions of people. It sounded like a workable idea but it didn't turn out like Chairman Mao hoped. When looking back on the life of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap Forward is always viewed as a black mark against his legacy. I welcome you to listen to the podcast and learn all about what happens when central planning goes awry. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_003-the_four_great_inventions http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_003-the_four_great_inventions#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:18:19 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=125 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_003-the_four_great_inventions/feed 1 0:19:46 Today we look at the Four Great Inventions, the 四大发明, that Lord Francis Bacon hailed as having done more than anything else to transform completely the modern world and mark it off from antiquity and the Middle Ages. Today we examine the four great[...] Today we look at the Four Great Inventions, the 四大发明, that Lord Francis Bacon hailed as having done more than anything else to transform completely the modern world and mark it off from antiquity and the Middle Ages. Today we examine the four great inventions of the compass, gunpowder, paper and printing. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_002-qin_shi_huang http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_002-qin_shi_huang#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:18:48 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=123 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_002-qin_shi_huang/feed 1 0:17:28 In our inaugural episode of the China History Podcast we examine the life and reign of China's first emperor. Qin Shihuang who founded the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), a dynasty that bridged the feudalism of the Zhou with the splendor of the Han. In our inaugural episode of the China History Podcast we examine the life and reign of China's first emperor. Qin Shihuang who founded the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), a dynasty that bridged the feudalism of the Zhou with the splendor of the Han. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_001-introductory_episode http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_001-introductory_episode#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:18:01 +0000 LASZLO MONTGOMERY http://chinahistorypodcast.com/?p=121 continue reading >>]]> http://chinahistorypodcast.com/china_history_podcast_001-introductory_episode/feed 0 0:03:22 A warm welcome to everyone across the world and thank you for listening to the introductory episode of the China History Podcast. Each week we will bring you a different topic taken from the annals of 5,000 years of Chinese history. We'll look[...] A warm welcome to everyone across the world and thank you for listening to the introductory episode of the China History Podcast. Each week we will bring you a different topic taken from the annals of 5,000 years of Chinese history. We'll look at the dynasties, historical persons, ancient history, modern history and everything in between. Today in the 21st century China's role in the world and how China's impact touches many of us has never been greater. Here at the China History Podcast we aim to explain China's past so you can better understand China's present. Podcasts Laszlo@ChinaHistoryPodcast.com no no