Episode 3 - The First Capitol
04/13/13 • 17 min
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Today we will be discussing the Asuka and Nara periods, and the formation of a centralized, Chinese-style government based in a permanent capitol city.
There's intrigue, backstabbing, and stories about poop; should be fun!
Today we will be discussing the Asuka and Nara periods, and the formation of a centralized, Chinese-style government based in a permanent capitol city.
There's intrigue, backstabbing, and stories about poop; should be fun!
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