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3) The Mings Take Back China

Topic 3 – Session 3 – Big Civilization

The civilization offensive against the barbarian powers extended to the Orient. The Mings threw out the Mongol rulers and set up a new dynasty. The Great Wall was refurbished and strengthened.

Chinese Pikeman from Early Ming Dynasty
Chinese Pikeman from Early Ming Dynasty

Outline

Course Big Civilization
Session 3 Barbarians on Defensive

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