EPISODE · Jun 21, 2021 · 26 MIN
Emperor Chongzhen vs. Climate Change
from The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast · host William Han
In the early months of 1644, everything seemed to be crashing down upon Chongzhen. Fated to hang himself from a tree, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty faced a massive domestic rebellion led by a proto-communist (and future role model for Chairman Mao) as well as invasion by the Manchus. Though an earnest man who tried his best, Chongzhen was simply not equipped to handle all of these challenges.And, as a 17th century man, he could not have possibly understood that behind many of his troubles lay the problem of global climate change...Support the show
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In the early months of 1644, everything seemed to be crashing down upon Chongzhen. Fated to hang himself from a tree, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty faced a massive domestic rebellion led by a proto-communist (and future role model for Chairman Mao) as well as invasion by the Manchus. Though an earnest man who tried his best, Chongzhen was simply not equipped to handle all of these challenges. And, as a 17th century man, he could not have possibly understood that behind many of his tro...
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