#141 - N. Song 8: Childless Mother of the World
#141 - N. Song 8: Childless Mother of the World  
Podcast: The History of China
Published On: Wed May 02 2018
Description: When Emperor Renzong of Song takes the throne, he's just a boy of 12 and surely in need of his mother's guidance... but how long until Mom becomes more of a hinderance than a help? ... And what if she's not really his mother? Time Period Covered: 1022-1033 CE Important Historical Figures: Emperor Renzong of Song [Zhao] (r. 1022- Empress Dowager Liu (-1033) Lady Li (-1032) Chancellor Ding Wei Chancellor Wang Zeng Assistant Minister of the Palace Library, Lu "Fish-Head" Zongdao (-1029) Sun Shi, Director of Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices