Young History

The most populous nation in the world, the home of Hinduism and Buddhism and the place literally called the subcontinent. This massive nation is home to many of the world's most well known religions, and dozens of cultures. The history of this nation stretches back at least 5000 years. One of the world's first advanced civilization's is the name sake for this country. There are over 2 dozen states, and 1.4 billion people in this nations; whatever I say about this nation will never be enough but today I try to tell its story. This is the last episode in this series. This is India.

In part 2 we explore the era of Mao and how he shaped created some of the most influential (for better or worse) policies in the nation. The story of the CCP system, modern problems and the rise of Xi Jinping. The most notable yet hidden event of the era is the Tiananmen Square Massacre, which I do mot shy away from. In the final part of this history learn all about the modern nation. This is China.

In the ancient land of east Asia is a nation that embodies history to its very core. Every architectural, cultural, militaristic and social marvel of this nation has a strong connection to its unique history. The story of how this nation went from the ancient empire to the CCP is perhaps the most interesting history in the world. There is no nation that has a longer and consistent connection to its roots. This is the 2nd most populous nation on the planet, and the home to so much more. This is China.

Just below the land continent of Asia is an archipelago that spans the length of Spain to Moscow. This nation is the largest geographic and most populous muslim nation on Earth. This nation has a long history of great empires, ethnic formation and the rise of different people groups. This nation is currently going through many changes in its rhetoric as it hopes to be one of the most successful nations in Asia. This nation is also one of the fastest growing economies in that continent and may end up as the largest. This is Indonesia. 

Massive mountain ranges, devotion to faith and one of the earliest human civilizations call this land home. The nation we study today is one of the largest muslim nations in the world. This nation’s history is rich with ancient empires, nomadic people groups and faith bringingers. This nation is heavily scrutinized because of its position against the western world but that's only half of the story. Today this nation has a story of perseverance and pride in the face of homogenization. This is Pakistan.

If there is a nation in Africa that can be used as the gateway to African culture and history it is this one. This nation had some of the world’s earliest and most advanced civilizations within its borders. Dozens of massive and unique people groups call this land home. Today, those people groups share their histories and compete for representation in this amalgamation of cultures. This nation faces deep corruption in a place where so many kinds of people need to be represented. This nation is growing rapidly and will have to adapt to all the changes that come with the growth. This is Nigeria.

The largest and most influential nation in South America is our focus of today. The only nation in South America swept up in the Portuguese realm has a history that is very different from its neighbors. This nation broke away from colonial rule in the least bloody independence war in all of Latin America. Today this nation has not only the largest but also the most diverse population in South America. There is a long list of problems across this nation but the citizens will not stand by without a solution. This is Brazil. 

East of the massive subcontinent that is India lies a nation with similar history but through a different lens. This nation is about the size of Florida but has 170 million people in it. This nation is muslim to the core as it the religion intersects almost every aspect of the culture and it is the reason this is an independent nation. This nation has become one of the global leaders in manufacturing which has changed it from the 2nd poorest nation on earth to the fastest growing economy in less than 80 years. This is Bangladesh. 

The Motherland, the land of the Rus, The Largest Country in the World. This nation is an arctic tundra that has been one of the most influential nations across all of Eurasia. This nation has seen the invaluable influence of the Mongols, the vikings, and has influenced dozens of people groups. This nation was the heart of the Soviet Union and today holds dozens of republics within its massive borders. This is Russia.