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Harvard University

Global China: From the Mongols to the Ming

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4.97 ratings at edX

Overview

Explore the impact of the conquest dynasties and the world of the Ming.

What you'll learn

  • How the Mongols created the greatest empire in human history.
  • How the Ming dynasty established a new global economy.
  • How New World silver brought together the Americas, Europe, and East Asia.
  • How the intellectuals of the East and West spoke directly to each other.
  • How to analyze land-based versus sea-based approaches to empire-building.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Taught by Harvard University, one of the strongest names in its field.
  • Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $149). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Harvard University is in Tier 1: world-leading universities and India's top institutes of our institution ranking (98/100). CS50 and HarvardX are among the best-taught courses anywhere.

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