Young Nation, Old Nation
Cultural Context: East Asia to UK
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4m 16s
China as an ‘Old Nation’ is contrasted with the UK as a ‘Young Nation'. The pattern that emerges is one where China has produced its own changes, while in the UK changes have come via external influences.
By the end of this video you will have learnt:
- How the broad sweep of UK history compares with that of China
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