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Challenges to Traditional Order in Late Imperial China
Explore the decline of Qing China's stability due to cultural pride and bureaucratic inefficiencies amid population growth and external threats.
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.
Chinese Art in Historical Context
Explore Chinese art's role in societal norms during the Ming and Qing dynasties, reflecting Confucian values through scholar-officials' works and artisans' functional creations.
Chinese Civilization under Manchu Rule: Elite Culture and Aesthetic Values
Explore China's Manchu rule from 1644 to 1912, focusing on Confucian values and conservative cultural practices.
The Kangxi Era: Cultural Flourishing and Technological Advancement
Explore Emperor Kangxi's reign marked by peace, prosperity, and cultural advancements in China during the late 17th century.
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.
Kangxi Emperor's Reign: A Blend of Tradition and Foreign Influence
Kangxi's reign balanced tradition and foreign influence, restoring Beijing while integrating Jesuit missionaries' knowledge into Chinese governance.
Recovery and Resurgence: The Reign of Emperor Kang-hsi
Explore Emperor K'ang-hsi's reign during the Qing Dynasty's rise, highlighting his role in stabilizing China after Ming's fall.
The Rise and Rule of the Qing Dynasty
Explore the complex transition from Ming to Qing dynasty through peasant revolts, Manchu intervention, and cultural assimilation.
Portuguese Arrival and Jesuit Influence in Ming China
Explore the Portuguese arrival and Jesuit missions in Ming China, shaping Sino-European relations through cultural exchanges and tensions.
The Decline of the Ming Dynasty
Explore the decline of Ming Dynasty through internal strife, eunuch dominance, and loss of control over peripheral territories like Tibet and Vietnam.
The End of the Yuan Dynasty and the Early Ming Era: A Turning Point in Late Medieval China
Explore China's transition from Mongol rule to the Ming dynasty marked by natural disasters, rebellions, and a shift towards isolationism.