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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Ended

Original Name

Beijing: Biography Of An Imperial Capital

First Air Date

December 5, 2008

Last Air Date

December 19, 2008

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Episodes

Language

English

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BBC 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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