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The Last Emperor Of China: The Boy Who Lost A Dynasty
Manage episode 513879545 series 3477770
Once the most powerful child in the world, Puyi—the last emperor of China—watched his empire crumble before his eyes. From his lonely throne in the Forbidden City to his forced abdication and manipulation by the Japanese, Puyi’s life mirrored the collapse of imperial China itself. This episode of History Unpacked explores how one boy became both ruler and prisoner, caught in the chaos of revolution, war, and political betrayal. Discover the fascinating story of China’s final emperor, the fall of the Qing Dynasty, and the dawn of a new era that would change the nation forever.
167 episodes
Manage episode 513879545 series 3477770
Once the most powerful child in the world, Puyi—the last emperor of China—watched his empire crumble before his eyes. From his lonely throne in the Forbidden City to his forced abdication and manipulation by the Japanese, Puyi’s life mirrored the collapse of imperial China itself. This episode of History Unpacked explores how one boy became both ruler and prisoner, caught in the chaos of revolution, war, and political betrayal. Discover the fascinating story of China’s final emperor, the fall of the Qing Dynasty, and the dawn of a new era that would change the nation forever.
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