#138 - N. Song 6: Peace In Our Time
#138 - N. Song 6: Peace In Our Time  
Podcast: The History of China
Published On: Sun Mar 11 2018
Description: The new Song Emperor, Zhenzong, sits uneasily on the Chinese throne after his father’s untimely death in 997. But court intrigues and attempted coups will only be the tip of the iceberg for this untested and unlikely sovereign, because the Liao Dynasty to the north has its eyes and hearts set on revenge for Chinese slights, and will send a massive force bent on crushing Song resistance to their will. Time Period Covered: 997-1005 CE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices