SHANGHAI
When Phileas Fogg visited Shanghai in 1871 it had only recently been established as a trading centre, today it is a global super city. David Rosier takes us on a journey from the early days of the city, through the many upheavals it endured during the twentieth century to the vast metropolis we see today.
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David kindly filmed two extra videos especially for us and our visit to Shanghai
The Dowager Empress Cixi
The Shanghai Museum
Relevant chapter in the novel: 21
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Shanghai
For subtitles watch this film on YouTube. Click the CC icon on the video screen (once you've started the video screen).
