Uncovering the history of the indigenous peoples of Southern China
In short: Explore the complex world of the Nanman, a group of tribes inhabiting Southern China and Northern Vietnam. This documentary examines their unique way of life and their enduring struggles against expanding Chinese empires.
The film details the society, economy, and military tactics of the Nanman, also referred to as the Baiyue or Hundred Yue. It specifically investigates the era of the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, highlighting the intense friction and warfare between these southern tribes and the Han Chinese.
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