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#197 - Yuan 14: Battle Royale

#197 - Yuan 14: Battle Royale

FromThe History of China


#197 - Yuan 14: Battle Royale

FromThe History of China

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jul 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As Guard-Captain of the Red Turbans, Zhu Yuanzhang sets his sights on the jewel of the southlands: Nanjing. Once that's in his grasp, he'll truly join the ranks of the top-tier warlords of the era... but when you've elbowed you way up to the head table, don't be surprised if those you bump up against take exception to you shoving them aside...Time Period Covered:1355-1360 CEMajor Historical Figures:Yuan Dynasty:Emperor Toghon Temur (Huizong/Shundi) [r. 1333-1368, 1368-1370]General Shimo Yisun [d. 1360]Red Turban:Emperor of Song, Han Lin'er, the Little Lord of Light [r. 1351-1367]Guo Zixing [d. 1355]Ming:Guard-Captain Zhu Yuanzhang, "Outstanding Hero" [1328-1398]General Xu Da [1332-1385]General Chang YüchenGeneral Hu Dahai [d. 1362]Minister Song Lian [1310-1381]Han:King Chen Youliang [1320-1363]Wu:Zhang Shicheng, the "Heaven Blessed" King, Salt-Smuggler Extraordinaire [1321-1367]
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Released:
Jul 29, 2020
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