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Beijing: Biography Of An Imperial Capital

Beijing: Biography Of An Imperial Capital

In this three-part series, the rich history of China's ancient capital city is brought to life using stunning reconstructions and CGI. From the city's conquest and destruction by the Mongol hordes of Ghengis Khan, to the moment when China's last emperor was expelled from the Forbidden City, Beijing's biography is a story of mighty rulers, rebels and renegades.

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StatusEnded
Original NameBeijing: Biography Of An Imperial Capital
First Air DateDecember 5, 2008
Last Air DateDecember 19, 2008
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime 50min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksBBC Two
S01E03

Part 3: Emperors, Conquerors And Rebels

China’s capital has been the stage for some of the giants of Chinese and world history. From the conquering Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan to China’s exiled last emperor, Beijing’s annals are filled with stories of victory and defeat, and the exploits of its rulers, rebels and renegades.

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