Qin Shi Huang: First emperor of ancient China
Makers and Shakers of Chinese History
English - November 18, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHistory Society & Culture china history fame fun confucius makers and shakers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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One of the world’s famous wonders, the Great Wall of China, attracts big flows of tourists every day. Its original builder is one of China’s best-known figures dated over 2,200 years ago. He is known as the first emperor of ancient China—Qin Shi Huang. His dynasty lasted only 15 years, but the emperor achieved quite a few extraordinary achievements within that short period.
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