The Dawn of the Island

Taiwan: A People's History Season 1 Episode 1

Overview:
During the Age of Exploration in the 16th century, European merchant ships, armed with powerful ships and artillery, swept the world. In 1543 or 1544, a Portuguese merchant ship departed from Macao, bound for Japan, and discovered Taiwan Island during its voyage. This gave the island, located in Southeast Asian waters, its common name: "Formosa - The Beautiful Island." From the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age and the Iron Age, people on Taiwan Island have been moving in and out of different places at different times. Various forms of life have taken root and sprouted here. Humanity has learned, adapted, and survived here, building a unique vitality. All of this accelerated with the arrival of the 17th century, marking the beginning of Taiwan's history.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : -

Release Date : 2007-01-29

Duration : 49 menit

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Other Episodes (Season 1)

The Dawn of the Island
1. The Dawn of the Island
Formosa
2. Formosa
At the Empire's Frontier
3. At the Empire's Frontier
Challenges from Overseas
4. Challenges from Overseas
Japanese Colonization
5. Japanese Colonization
Era of Awakening
6. Era of Awakening
Tragedy Continued
7. Tragedy Continued
Sail to Democracy
8. Sail to Democracy


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