
The Rise of the Great Powers
Documentary·2006·1 Seasons
The Rise of the Great Powers is a 12-part Chinese documentary television series produced by CCTV. It was first broadcast on CCTV-2 from 13 to 24 November 2006. It discusses the rise of nine great powers: Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, and the United States. The documentary "endorses the idea that China should study the experiences of nations and empires it once condemned as aggressors bent on exploitation" and analyses the reasons why the nine nations rose to become great powers, from the Portuguese Empire to American hegemony. The series was produced by an "elite team of Chinese historians" who also briefed the Politburo on the subject." In the West the airing of Rise of the Great Powers has been seen as a sign that China is becoming increasingly open to discussing its growing international power and influence—referred to by the Chinese government as "China's peaceful rise."
Starring: 孙占山,赵化勇,任学安
Episodes
Season 1
S01 | E01
Age of Seafaring: The Opening, Portugal and Spain
2006-11-13

S01 | E02
A Small Nation with a Great Cause: the Netherlands
2006-11-14

S01 | E03
Advancement Towards a Modern Age: Britain
2006-11-14

S01 | E04
The Pioneer of Industrialisation: Britain
2006-11-14

S01 | E05
Years of Enthusiasm: France
2006-11-14

S01 | E06
History of an Empire: Germany
2006-11-14

S01 | E07
A Century of Reform: Japan
2006-11-14

S01 | E08
Seeking the Way to Strengthen the Nation: Tsarist Russia
2006-11-14

S01 | E09
An Unstable Situation and a New Path: Soviet Union
2006-11-14

S01 | E10
A New Nation and a New Dream: United States
2006-11-14

S01 | E11
Crisis and the New Deal: United States
2006-11-14

S01 | E12
Thoughts on the Great Path: Conclusion
2006-11-14
Cast
孙占山
解说
赵化勇
出品人
任学安
总制片人





