The Story of China episode 4 – The Ming

The Story of China episode 4 – The Ming: The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel. Michael Wood explores the history of the world’s newest superpower.      The tale of one of China’s most famous dynasties begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel who founded one of greatest eras in Chinese history.   The Story of China episode 4 – The Ming   The film takes us to his great capital Nanjing, with its 21 miles of walls, each brick stamped with the name of the […]

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