
China: imperial collapse
How to Invent a Country
The Qing Dynasty's Turmoil and Resurgence
This chapter examines the Qing Dynasty's struggles in the late 19th century, particularly focusing on the crises of the Taiping Rebellion and the Second Opium War. It contrasts China's challenges with Japan's rapid reforms and concludes with the Boxer Rebellion and its implications for the dynasty's legitimacy.
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