Imperial Power and Maoist Tourism: With Dr Matthew Wills

Jul 28, 2022 | Travel & Exploration, Videos

Peter Harrington’s Asia specialist, Dr Matt Wills, introduces two items which each tell a story about China’s history, from Imperial philosophy to Maoist leisure. 

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