The Life of the Song Emperor Huizong

In examining the life of the Song Emperor Huizong, we will also get a look at life in 11th and early 12th century China. The Song Dynasty was another one of those times when China was the most advanced and economically powerful civilization on earth and the period which Huizong reigned was one of the high points of the dynasty. But in 1127 the emperor’s world will come crashing down with invasions from the north.

This playlist features the China History Podcast’s 4-part series on the life of the Song Emperor Huizong and is part of a larger collection of multi-part series examining the life of famous figures in Chinese history.