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Sarah Paine: How Imperial Japan Defeated Tsarist Russia & Qing China

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Turmoil and Transformation: China in the Late 19th Century

This chapter examines the internal conflicts and external imperial pressures faced by China during the late 19th century, particularly focusing on the Taiping Rebellion and its devastating consequences. It further explores Russia's ambitions in the region, the Boxer Rebellion, and the implications of these events on the dynamics of East Asian imperialism. The discussion highlights the contrasting military strategies of Japan and Russia during the Russo-Japanese War, shedding light on the broader themes of state capacity and international relations.

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