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Sep 25, 2015

This is the second part of a two part series. If you haven't listened to part one you can find it HERE 

In this week’s episode of The Historian’s Movie Review I wrap up the Last Emperor.

Topics discussed include Chiang Kai-shek, the Guomindang Party, and The Cultural Revolution.

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Sources:

The Empress Dowager CiXi: the Concubine who Launched Modern China – Jung Chang

The Last Manchu: The Autobiography of Henry Pu Yi, Last Emperor of China – Henry Pu Yi

Intro/Outro Music - "Aguirre, the Wrath of God," - Gary Lucas

 

Sep 19, 2015

 

In this week’s episode of The Historian’s Movie Review I look at the film The Last Emperor.

Topics discussed include the Empress Dowager CiXi, The May Fourth Movement, and the Chinese Civil War.

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Sources:

The Empress Dowager CiXi: the Concubine who Launched Modern China – Jung Chang

The Last Manchu: The Autobiography of Henry Pu Yi, Last Emperor of China – Henry Pu Yi

Intro/Outro Music - "Smells Like Roast Liar" - BASIC

 

Sep 11, 2015

 

Warning: This episode contains some adult language and plot spoilers.

We are finally back after after a long hiatus! In this week's episode of The Historian's Movie Review I look at the 2012 film Lawless. Topics discussed include Prohibition moonshining, Apalachian culture, and bad acting in the film.

 

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