The Manchu language in historical context (Lars Laamann)
Channel: Nathan Hill
Date: 2021-09-08

This video introduces the Manchu language, since it was first written down in its own script at the instigation of Nurhaci, through its decline following the end of the Qing dynasty, and the ongoing efforts at revitalization by ethnic Manchus in the PRC today. The speaker is Lars Laamann, Senior Lecturer in the History of China and chair of the Centre for World Christianity, at SOAS, University of London. He teaches Manchu lessons online and interested viewers are encouraged to contact him.