East Asian History
16 articles in this category
Japanese Expansion into Manchuria: A Historical Analysis
Explore Japan's expansion in Manchuria from 1905 to 1931, marking a pivotal era of East Asian geopolitics with economic investments and military control.
Japanese Ambition in China: The Dissolution of Traditional Authority
Early 20th century China's transformation marked by Japanese ambition, Western influence loss, and Marxist rise.
Japan's Seizure of German Interests in China During World War I
Japan's seizure of German territories in China during WWI reshaped East Asian power dynamics and set the stage for future conflicts.
Japanese Rise and Asian Nationalism
Explore how Japan's rise and nationalist movements reshaped East Asia's geopolitics in the late 19th century.
Perrys Arrival and Japan's Transition to Modernity
Perry's arrival in 1853 marked Japan's transition from isolation to engagement with the West, leading to the Meiji Restoration and significant political and cultural changes.
The Opening of Japan in the Mid-19th Century
Explore Japan's shift from isolationism to engagement with Western powers in the mid-19th century through key events like Perry's arrival and the Treaty of Kanagawa.
Chinese Responses to Western Encroachments: From Isolation to Cultural Threat
Explore China's response to Western encroachment in the 19th century, from initial isolation to recognizing cultural threats.
The One-Sided Flow of Cultural Influence: Japan and China in the Early 20th Century
Explore Japan's rapid modernization and China's ideological shift towards Marxism in the early 20th century amid global cultural exchanges.
The Transition Period: Japan's Cultural Resilience Amidst Political Instability (1333-1600)
Explore Japan's transition from political instability to cultural resilience during 1333-1600, marked by civil wars and the rise of powerful daimyo.
The End of Japan's Korean Campaigns: Transition to Cultural Subservience
Japan's shift from military campaigns to cultural autonomy after expulsion from Korea, focusing on the period 660-894 AD.
China's Technological Paradox: Innovation Without Mastery
Explore China's technological paradox from 1044 AD to 1793 AD, where early innovations led to eventual European dominance due to Confucian disdain for practical technology.
Kang-hsis Expansion of Imperial Control: A Turning Point for China's Relations with Central Asia and Europe
Explore Emperor K'ang-hsi's reign marked by military campaigns consolidating imperial control over peripheral regions and formalizing international relationships through treaties like Nerchinsk.
The Mongol Conquest and Transformation of China
Explore the transformative Mongol rule over China from 1279 to 1368, marked by conquest, destruction, and significant cultural exchange.
The Sung Dynasty's Reinforcement of Confucian Institutions
Explore how the Song Dynasty maintained stability through Confucian bureaucracy and examination-based official recruitment.
The Foundations of Classical Chinese Civilization under the Tang Dynasty
Explore Tang dynasty's role in shaping classical Chinese civilization through political unity, economic prosperity, and Confucian values.
The Expansion of Early Han China
Explore early Han China's territorial expansions through military campaigns and diplomatic efforts, transforming it into a major Eurasian power.