Late Modern History of East Asia
A 10-part course with Hendrik Godbersen
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Prof. Dr. Hendrik Godbersen was born in Hildesheim, a city in the north of Germany. After his military service he attended Leipzig University where he graduated with two Master degrees and a PhD. After several years in the private sector, Hendrik is... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 57 min
- Lessons 10
- Exercises 29
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34 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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5 minWorld History lesson 13 CQ
The United Kingdom defeated China in the First Opium War, and had to open the country to foreign trade and influence; learn the details in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe United Kingdom defeated China in the First Opium War, and had to open the country to foreign trade and influence; learn the details in this lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 23 CQ
Learn how the United Kingdom and France strengthened western influence over China by defeating them in the Second Opium War between 1856 and 1860.
with Hendrik GodbersenLearn how the United Kingdom and France strengthened western influence over China by defeating them in the Second Opium War between 1856 and 1860.
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5 minWorld History lesson 33 CQ
The First Sino-Japanese War established Japan as the major Asian power in the end of the 19th century; learn the details of this far east conflict.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe First Sino-Japanese War established Japan as the major Asian power in the end of the 19th century; learn the details of this far east conflict.
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5 minWorld History lesson 43 CQ
Learn how the xenophobic Boxers Movement, supported by the Chinese Empress, attacked foreigners and Christians when the Qing dynasty was in decline.
with Hendrik GodbersenLearn how the xenophobic Boxers Movement, supported by the Chinese Empress, attacked foreigners and Christians when the Qing dynasty was in decline.
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5 minWorld History lesson 53 CQ
Learn how an Asian country defeated a European power for the first time in the Russo-Japanese War, including the events that lead to and occurred after the war.
with Hendrik GodbersenLearn how an Asian country defeated a European power for the first time in the Russo-Japanese War, including the events that lead to and occurred after the war.
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6 minWorld History lesson 64 CQ
This lesson explains the Chinese Civil War which led to two systems, the Communist People’s Republic on the mainland and the Republic of China on Taiwan.
with Hendrik GodbersenThis lesson explains the Chinese Civil War which led to two systems, the Communist People’s Republic on the mainland and the Republic of China on Taiwan.
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6 minUS History lesson 74 CQ
The Korean War was a major military conflict and significant part of the Cold War; learn what continues to divide this country in this history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Korean War was a major military conflict and significant part of the Cold War; learn what continues to divide this country in this history lesson.
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6 minWorld History lesson 84 CQ
The Great Leap Forward was an economic campaign in China to achieve communism. The campaign failed and caused the worst famine in the history of mankind.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Great Leap Forward was an economic campaign in China to achieve communism. The campaign failed and caused the worst famine in the history of mankind.
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6 minWorld History lesson 94 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the Cultural Revolution, a mass movement that disrupted the cultural, educational and intellectual life in China using brutal means.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this lesson, learn about the Cultural Revolution, a mass movement that disrupted the cultural, educational and intellectual life in China using brutal means.
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4 minlesson 103 CQ
In this history lesson, learn how the British territory took over the New Territories, which is Hong Kong today, and review how China got Hong Kong back.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this history lesson, learn how the British territory took over the New Territories, which is Hong Kong today, and review how China got Hong Kong back.
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22113 min22-part Humanities course67 CQ
In this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
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1472 min14-part World History course42 CQ
The history of Israel is full of twists and turns, from the founding of the state in 1948 to the Oslo Peace Process. In a few short lessons, build your understanding of this Middle Eastern nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe history of Israel is full of twists and turns, from the founding of the state in 1948 to the Oslo Peace Process. In a few short lessons, build your understanding of this Middle Eastern nation.
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419 min4-part World History course12 CQ
Between 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
with Hendrik GodbersenBetween 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
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315 min3-part World History course9 CQ
The Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
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314 min3-part World History course9 CQ
In this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
with Made From HistoryIn this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Are you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
with Hendrik GodbersenAre you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Martin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenMartin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
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1057 min10-part World History course34 CQ
Discover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!
with Hendrik GodbersenDiscover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!