Someone asked in one of the sessions whether this kind of repression happened in other places. The first place that came to mind was China, where emperors of various periods, most notoriously the founder of the Chin dynasty. This 18th century bookleaf painting depicts books being burned and scholars being thrown into a pit, presumably to be buried alive.

Lesson Summary

During a session, the discussion about historical repression led to a comparison with occurrences in China. The focus was on the Chin dynasty's founder who notoriously engaged in similar acts of repression.

• China has a history of repression under emperors, notably the founder of the Chin dynasty.
• An 18th-century bookleaf painting shows books being burned and scholars being thrown into a pit, possibly to be buried alive.