#252 - Ming 37: The Donglin Debacle
The History of China
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Introduction
This is The Constant, a history of getting things wrong. Every episode we look at the accidents, mistakes, and bad ideas that helped misshape our world. At this week's show: Jui-yo Zhao was enthroned as the Tianchi Emperor on January 22, 1621. He has acquired the worst reputation of the United States' rather undistinguished rulers. We also finish off the longest rain era in the entire Ming Dynasty - the 48-year long period of the Wanli Emperor.
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