The Celestial Empire. The path of the dragon

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Summary: The Celestial Empire - Path of the Dragon attempts to unveil some of the mystique behind China - the people, art, culture and heritage of this 5,000 year-old empire. This series follows Chinese history with its unrelenting perseverance through the ages, and explains why China is the only surviving empire in the world today. Both the past and the present are explored with each episode focusing on a unique facet of Chinese life. The series begins by examining how Chinese culture has survived nearly 5,000 years. This ancient dynastic nation became a major contemporary political and economic player, while all other great empires have disappeared. Through extensive research and extraordinary imagery, THE CELESTIAL EMPIRE ... will present a revealing portrait of the most intriguing nation in the world.