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Revolutionary Left Radio
Modern China Pt. 1: The Taiping & Boxer Rebellions w/ Ken Hammond
Apr 1, 2024
Historian Ken Hammond and guest host Breht O'Shea discuss the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions in modern China. They explore the socio-economic turmoil, resistance against Western imperialism, and impacts of the rebellions. The conversation also touches on Empress Dowager Sushi, nationalist movements, and Chinese history.
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- The Taiping Rebellion was a response to Western imperialism and aimed at creating a more egalitarian society through equitable resource distribution.
- The Taiping Rebellion faced internal challenges and external opposition from Western imperialists, leading to its ultimate military defeat.
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Origins and Influences of the Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was influenced by the underlying socio-economic and material conditions in 19th century China, marked by disruptions in the economy due to Western imperialism. The rebellion stemmed from a rural commune movement and gradually transitioned into a more active mode of open rebellion against the Qing dynasty. The movement aimed at establishing a more egalitarian society through practical efforts to implement policies focusing on equitable distribution of resources and a shared societal structure.
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