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EPISODE · Jul 13, 2014 · 32 MIN

#30 - W. Han 8: Getting Over Wu

from The History of China Podcast · host Chris Stewart

Following the historically long reign of Emperor Wu, the Han Empire struggles to find a replacement, in light of the designated heir being dead. The first choice will die without ever having tasted real power, the second an incompetent buffoon who won't last a month in office, until finally a real alternative can be found from the most unlikely of places: prison.

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