China's Living Legends

Why did Qin Shi Huang build an empire that couldn’t last?


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He unified China with unmatched power. So why did it all fall apart in just 14 years?In this deep-dive documentary, we uncover how Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China, built one of the most ambitious empires in history—and why it couldn’t last.📌 Inside this 1.5-hour video, you’ll discover: 1. Imperial UnificationHow Qin replaced the feudal system with a centralized commandery-county systemThe impact of unifying script, currency, measurements, and infrastructureWhy these reforms shaped China for the next 2,000 years📌 2. Military Expansion and Infrastructure ProjectsThe northern campaign against the Xiongnu and the building of the Great WallThe southern conquest of Baiyue and the engineering marvel of the Ling CanalHow forced migration and massive labor shaped Qin rule📌 3. Ideological Control and Thought SuppressionThe truth about the burning of books and burial of scholarsWhy Qin sought absolute control over education and knowledgeHow later dynasties copied these systems more subtly📌 4. Personal Obsessions and the Empire’s CollapseQin Shi Huang’s shift from empire-building to immortality-seekingThe influence of mystical geography, eastern sea voyages, and power paranoiaThe political chaos after his death: faked edicts, royal purges, and civil collapse🧭 If you're interested in:Ancient China • Rise and Fall of Empires • Political Power • Legalism • Authoritarian Rule • Historical LegacyThis video is for you.https://youtu.be/eZs5FZ_jSjI

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