Sacking of the Summer Palace in Beijing (October 1860 A.D.)
- Episode aired Oct 18, 2020
- 26m
Three Chinese emperors- Qianlong Emperor, Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng Emperor, were responsible for creating Yuanmingyuan. In the mid-19th century, the palatial grounds were targeted by Britis... Read allThree Chinese emperors- Qianlong Emperor, Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng Emperor, were responsible for creating Yuanmingyuan. In the mid-19th century, the palatial grounds were targeted by British and French forces bent on total destruction.Three Chinese emperors- Qianlong Emperor, Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng Emperor, were responsible for creating Yuanmingyuan. In the mid-19th century, the palatial grounds were targeted by British and French forces bent on total destruction.