Bbc beijing biography of an imperial capital

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HistoryDocumentary hosted by Asha Gill and Mike Ellery, published by BBC in 2008 - English narration

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Beijing was an unlikely capital.

Bbc beijing biography of an imperial capital

Situated at the periphery of ancient China, it could have remained an insignificant border town but for the vision of a few extraordinary men who saw its strategic value and built on its plains a grand capital city. Since then, it has staged some of the most significant episodes in Chinese and world history, and Beijing was the Imperial Capital of the China for almost a 1000 Years.

Now, in this fascinating three part series, Beijing's great historical moments are brought to life to tell its story. In this three-part series, the rich history of China's ancient capital city is told using stunning reconstructions and CGI.

From the city's conquest and destruction by the Mongol hordes of Ghengis Khan, to the moment when