Foundations of Eastern Civilization. Episode 15, Silk Roads - The Envoy Zhang Qian.
Foundations of Eastern Civilization. Episode 15, Silk Roads - The Envoy Zhang Qian.
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Craig G. Benjamin
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2013.
Meet the Chinese ambassador Zhang Qian, whose epic adventure changed the course of world history. His story begins with an expedition into the neighboring Xiongnu territory, where he was captured and held hostage for 10 years. After a daring escape, he fled into Central Asia and returned to China with fabulous stories, which inspired the emperor to send him on several subsequent missions west.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
6808638 Kanopy
Asians.
History, Ancient.
Education films.
Title from title frames. Film In Process Record.
Craig G. Benjamin
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2013.
Meet the Chinese ambassador Zhang Qian, whose epic adventure changed the course of world history. His story begins with an expedition into the neighboring Xiongnu territory, where he was captured and held hostage for 10 years. After a daring escape, he fled into Central Asia and returned to China with fabulous stories, which inspired the emperor to send him on several subsequent missions west.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
6808638 Kanopy
Asians.
History, Ancient.
Education films.