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China's First Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi and China's Wall Of Doom The Story Of The Great Wall of China Biography Mao Tse Tung The History Channel Biography 3 Episode Set - 3 Disc Box Set Movie Description — Lauded for unifying China and infamous for oppressing its people, Chin Shi Huang Di, the nation's first emperor, still inspires a mixture of reverence and revulsion even centuries after his reign. The co... more »ntroversial leader made undeniable advances, including the mass production of weapons (through an early version of the assembly line), the standardization of currency, and inimitable military strategies that enabled him to expand the empire many times over. But does his re-shaping of the country's culture outweigh his systematic torture of the citizenry? This History Channel investigation explores the powerful tangles of light and darkness in Chin Shi Huang Di's lasting legacy.Movie description
Though the Great Wall of China has long been the subject of scholarly scrutiny, many questions still remain about its origin, length, and purpose. This A&E special, narrated by Leonard Nimoy, begins at the very beginning, analyzing the earliest plans for the wall, laid out by the nation's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
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One of the most powerful figures in all of history, Mao Tse Tung answered a need for change in China by introducing the Communist Cultural Revolution and overthrowing the ruling classes. Simultaneously, he became a brutal dictator, killing thousands of people in his efforts to instigate social reform and turning even family members against each other in an atmosphere oppressive with fear. This installment of A&E's Biography series gives voice to various people who either despised or venerated the former dictator. Following Mao's life from his mythical peasant upbringing, the documentary examines his philosophy, drawing from Mao's own works, most famously his LITTLE RED BOOK. Finally, some of the world's foremost scholars on China examine the history of the country and the legacy of Mao Tse Tung.« less
