Vol 4 Ep 75 - China: Ming Dynasty

For decades, Ottoman expansion had transformed the Mediterranean. Venice was threatened, Cyprus was under attack, and old European rivals faced a difficult choice: cooperate or confront the Ottomans alone. Into this crisis stepped two very different commanders, one an ambitious y ...  Show more

1566 - 1737 - The Ottoman Empire stands at the height of its power, yet a new reign brings fresh ambitions, dangerous rivalries and growing challenges. As the Mediterranean becomes the centre of an epic struggle, the balance of power begins to shift. Join me as we explore the per ...  Show more

‏في هذه الحلقة نتحدث عن قيام هونجوو بتأسيس سلالة مينج وعن طرد المغول من الصين وعن توسع سور الصين وازدهار التجارة العالمية والتغير التكنولوجي ومن ثم انهيار سلالة مينج 

This episode we chronicle the decline and eventual fall of the once-glorious Shang Dynasty to the same vices and evils that spelled doom for the Xia centuries ago. In the West, a powerful new clan calling itself the Zhou has risen to power, eventually with an eye to make right wh ...  Show more

"I mean it's three eggs, Qianlong! What could it cost? Ten taels?" The Qianlong Emperor has grown so remote from his own policies that he no longer even realizes he's being lied to about the price of eggs. But behind that small deception lurks a far more consequential one: Heshen ...  Show more

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the awe-inspiring history of the Mongol Empire, a colossal force that reshaped the medieval world and left an indelible mark on history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyL ...  Show more