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The Rise of the Great Powers is a documentary TV series that premiered on CCTV-2 on November 13, 2006. It has 1 season and 12 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 12 "Thoughts on the Great Path: Conclusion", aired on November 14, 2006.

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."

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12 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2006 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago

The Rise of the Great Powers ran at the prime time 9:30 p.m. slot, and each show lasted 50 minutes, totaling 600 minutes. The program included interviews with noted historians and academics, including Paul Kennedy, who wrote the influential book "The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers", and Joseph Stiglitz, who won a Nobel Prize in Economics. Political leaders, such as former French president Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir bin Mohamad, were also interviewed." It has been dubbed in English and shown on History Channel under the title "Rising of Great Powers".

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    12. Thoughts on the Great Path: Conclusion

    Finale
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    11. Crisis and the New Deal: United States

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    10. A New Nation and a New Dream: United States

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    9. An Unstable Situation and a New Path: Soviet Union

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    8. Seeking the Way to Strengthen the Nation: Tsarist Russia

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    7. A Century of Reform: Japan

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    6. History of an Empire: Germany

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    5. Years of Enthusiasm: France

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    4. The Pioneer of Industrialisation: Britain

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    3. Advancement Towards a Modern Age: Britain

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    2. A Small Nation with a Great Cause: the Netherlands

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    1. Age of Seafaring: The Opening, Portugal and Spain

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Created by 任学安

The Rise of the Great Powers FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Rise of the Great Powers?

The Rise of the Great Powers has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 14, 2006.

When did the latest episode of The Rise of the Great Powers come out?

The most recent episode of The Rise of the Great Powers, Season 1 Episode 12 "Thoughts on the Great Path: Conclusion", aired on November 14, 2006.

How many seasons of The Rise of the Great Powers are there?

The Rise of the Great Powers has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.

When did The Rise of the Great Powers first air?

The Rise of the Great Powers first aired on CCTV-2 on November 13, 2006.

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