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The Chinese Revolution & Civil War w/ Ken Hammond (Modern Chinese History Pt. 2)

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The Turmoil of Transition: From Imperial Collapse to Communist Foundation

This chapter chronicles the tumultuous events of 1911 in China, from the downfall of the Qing Dynasty to the emergence of warlords and the rise of the Communist Party. It delves into Sun Yat-sen's pivotal role in the Chinese revolution, Yuan Shukai's political maneuvers, and the influence of the Bolshevik Revolution on Chinese intellectuals like Mao Zedong. The chapter highlights the significance of breaking European and North American imperial dominance for global revolution and culminates with the establishment of the Communist Party in China in 1921.

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