The China History Podcast

Ep. 23 | The Southern and Northern Kingdoms

Nov 24, 2010
Explore the division of China into two separate dynasties during the Southern and Northern dynasties. Learn about the challenges faced by the Liu Song dynasty and the rise and fall of Shao Dao Chang and the Southern Cheat Dynasty. Delve into the establishment and reign of Liang Wu Di and the eventual unification of China under a single ruler. Discover the origins and influence of the five northern kingdoms and their impact on Chinese history.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
The Southern and Northern Dynasties: Focus on the Liu Song Dynasty
04:36 • 8min
3
The Rise and Fall of Shao Dao Chang and the Southern Cheat Dynasty
12:14 • 3min
4
The Establishment of the Liang Dynasty and the Reign of Liang Wu Di
15:09 • 2min
5
The Rise and Fall of the Liang and Chen Dynasties
16:56 • 3min
6
The Five Northern Kingdoms in China
20:14 • 16min